Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Native Food- available all day

Sample Indigenous Food with Renown Indigenous Chef, Sherry Pocknett, of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Cape Cod, MA. She will be presenting on traditional Native foods. Samples of Journey Cakes and Cranberry Tea to be provided to all guests (while supplies last).  Also on site will be Chef Sherry’s food stand, offering customers a variety of Indigenous foods, plus beverages for purchase.

Wingmasters- 11:00am-12:00pm
Native Americans revered birds of prey for their majestic appearance as well as for their hunting prowess. To invoke the spirit of these powerful predators, Native peoples followed the ancient tradition of wearing or carrying bird of prey feathers. They also admired the subtle beauty of raptor feathers, from the black-and-white tail feathers of juvenile golden eagles to the wing feathers of hawks and falcons, patterned with arrowhead-shaped markings. The strong connection between raptors and Native Americans suggested this program. It combines four live birds of prey with authentic artifacts, many of museum quality, and both explains and shows how different Native American cultures transformed natural materials into objects of beauty and drama. Crafts displayed at this program range from shields and headdresses to clothing and jewelry. Beadwork, quillwork and basketry are showcased as well.

Horse Hill Singers- 12:30pm
The renowned Horse Hill Singers will be performing here live at 12:30pm with the Round Dance and Intertribal Singing. All are welcome to participate in the Round Dance! Check them out ahead of time! The group’s 2021 Farm Aid performance — during which they opened for Willie Nelson — is featured on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwfVL1Ru3Lc.

Portraits in RED Exhibit

Explore Portraits in RED, a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Project by artist Nayana LaFond.  November 5 is the last day of this emotional – yet beautiful – exhibit.