Founded in 2013 to increase access to music education and honor Jim Pepper’s legacy, The Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival is held annually. The free event celebrates Native American culture and Jim Pepper’s musical legacy. Jim Pepper (1941–1992), who was of Kaw/Creek heritage, grew up in Portland, OR. KWSO's Samiakin Allen produced this program, using audio from the 2024 Festival. Samiakin was also the emcee of the event.