A Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition Community Event

Join us for a night of laughter, connection, and celebrating Indigenous voices. This community event brings people together through comedy while uplifting Tribal-led efforts to protect and steward the Bears Ears landscape. Learn more at bearsearscoalition.org.

Enjoy a hilarious lineup featuring Joshua Fournier, Zach Abeyta, and Lori Chavez, each bringing their own unique style and perspective to the stage.

Learn more about the comedians below:

Lori Chavez (She/Her) - Kewa, Fox Clan Rain Puddle

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Meet Lori Chavez, the fierce and fabulous Kewa Auntie who's taking the stand-up comedy scene by storm! With her sharp wit and captivating presence, Lori has lit up stages at her tribal feast day, on Native Guitars Tour stages, and most recently at Quezada’s Comedy Club. Get ready to dive into Lori's unique brand of comedy, where she playfully navigates the quirks of auntie life while weaving in the powerful threads of Native pride. Join her on this laughter-filled journey that promises to leave you inspired and thoroughly entertained!

Zach Abeyta

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Voted 2025 best comedian in New Mexico in the Albuquerque Journal. Zach Abeyta is a stand-up comedian and Bboy from Albuquerque New Mexico. With a unique perspective of growing up in the 90/2000s in the Southwest. Combining creative wording with physicality on stage, all while telling you about growing up in Albuquerque. Zach has produced and ran shows across New Mexico. Appeared on TV, magazines, headlined comedy festivals, and has opened for Harland Williams, Jay Pharoah, Marcello Hernandez, Renee Vaca, Ken Flores, Steve-O, Natalie Cuomo, Chris Kattan, Kelsey Cook, and Carlos Mencia. Look out for a chance to see Zach performing across the country and his monthly show at Marble Brewery.

Joshua Fournier - Diné

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Diné Comedian, Joshua Fournier, originally hails from the Navajo reservation, being born in Shiprock, NM.  Since he was raised in Albuquerque and being immersed in various Native American and colonial cultures, traditions, and history, Fournier loves to address the tensions between different cultures.  Fournier’s comedy is descriptive, untamed and surreal.

Fournier has showcased his performance all throughout the states from LA to New York.  He has performed in local breweries, the Tempe Improv, Comedy Store and various casinos.

Fournier’s accolades include being recognized as Albuquerque’s Funniest Comedian, Audience’s Best Choice, and Albuquerque’s Favorite Comedian. He’s done Netflix is a Joke Fest as well as Sketch Fest. Also Mr Fournier has opened for Dave Attell, Eric Griffin, Jesus Trejo and Bryan Callen.

If you don’t find Mr. Fournier headlining or opening, be sure to catch him on social media.

If you feel moved to support the work that makes events like this possible, you can donate at bearsearscoalition.org/donate.