Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Nowashe Village is proud to announce a wide variety of offerings in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Clan Mother Shoran Piper (Golden Hill Paugussett) will start the day off with an opening blessing and South Windsor Mayor Liz Pendleton (Cherokee, Choctaw) will welcome visitors.
James Beard Award-winning Chef Sherry Pocknett (Mashpee Wampanoag), owner of Sly Fox Den II Restaurant and recently featured in Time Magazine, will present an Indigenous food demonstration. Learn about Indigenous foods – their history and importance of eating locally sourced, in-season foods. Samples of Journey Cakes and Cranberry Tea to be provided.
Sly Fox Den II also will have a pop-up tent on the premises serving Indigenous foods and beverages to paying customers. Don’t miss a change to taste authentic Northeast Indigenous cuisine created by Chef Pocknett.
We will also be welcoming the Sin Fronteras group who will be performing live throughout the day in Nowashe Village. The Sin Fronteras are a group of Indigenous musicians from South America who play traditional instruments, such as the flute and charango. Orchard Hill Foreign Language teacher Marisa Lewis, will be discussing the Indigenous cultures of Peru with objects and artifacts for visitors to explore.
Finally, join outdoors guide Jack Albano, owner of Metacomet Canoe & Kayak, for a tour of the CT River in South Windsor. Learn about the CT River’s vital role in Indigenous life yesterday and today. Canoe trips last approximately 45 minutes long and run at: 11:15 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 1:45 p.m.; and 3 p.m. This activity is not suitable for children under 5 years old. Please note that there is a fee for canoe trips. Click here to pre-register as there is limited spaces available.
Dan Shears (Nulhegan Abenaki) will also be on hand to speak with visitors about the Nulhegan Band of the Abenaki.
Many of our educators will also have Indigenous wares including Wampum jewelry, available for purchase.
Suggested donation: $5 per child, $10 for adults, $25 per family.
We hope you will join us in Nowashe Village from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for day of family fun activities.