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SUMMARY:Fells Natural Dye Workshop with Elizabeth James-Perry
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Middlesex Fells for a natural dye workshop led by Elizabeth James-Perry\, Aquinnah Wampanoag Artist and Educator. \n\n\n\n\nPlease join us on Sunday\, May 3rd from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM for a natural dye workshop and Wampum art showcase in the Middlesex Fells. Elizabeth James-Perry will use natural plants and earth elements to create sustainable dyes for clothing coloring. This event is part of the Friends of the Fells Native Land Learning Series honoring the deep knowledge and contributions of our Indigenous community members\, led by Elizabeth James-Perry. Check out our Eventbrite Calendar to learn more and register for our other programs in this series. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nThis program is offered in partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Learn more at freedomsway.org. \nSpeaker: Elizabeth James-Perry \nAbout Elizabeth James-Perry: Elizabeth James-Perry is an Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer\, Educator\, and restorative Native gardener who is dedicated to the revival and continuity of valuable Indigenous knowledge. She is a Wampum artist\, guided by community mentors\, who explores themes of Northeastern Woodlands\, maritime traditions\, and Native identity and sovereignty. Jewelry and textile work will be available for purchase for attendees. Learn more about Elizabeth James-Perry at her website: elizabethjamesperry.com. \nLocation: Please meet at the Botume House Visitor Center (Google Maps location here). Parking is available at the Botume House Visitor Center Parking lot and Spot Pond Boating lot (Google Maps location here). \nAppropriate for: All are welcome! Children 10 years and older must be accompanied by an adult. \nContact: Please reach out to andrea.robles@fells.org with questions about this event. \nDogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs\, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program. \nCheck out our calendar for dog-friendly events! \nImage: Tim Pich\, elizabethjamesperry.com \nPlease note: Emails from Eventbrite may end up in your spam folder. Please check your spam folder if you have registered for the waitlist to ensure that you are receiving the email notifications. We also suggest removing Eventbrite from your spam sender list.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/fells-natural-dye-workshop-with-elizabeth-james-perry/
LOCATION:Botume House Visitor Center\, 4 Woodland Rd\, Stoneham\, MA\, MA\, 02180
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Nipmuc Story Telling with Larry Spotted Crow Mann
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, May 24th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a morning of Traditional Nipmuc Story Telling and Knowledge Sharing. This event is part of the Friends of the Fells Native Land Learning Series honoring the deep knowledge and contributions of our Indigenous community members\, led by Massachusetts-based Tribal artists and educators Brad Lopes\, Elizabeth James-Perry\, and Larry Spotted Crow Mann. See our Eventbrite Calendar here to learn more and register for more events in this series. \nSpeaker: Larry Spotted Crow Mann \nAbout Larry Spotted Crow Mann: Enrolled citizen of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Tribe\, award-winning author and director of The Ohketeau Cultural Center\, Larry Spotted Crow Mann\, will be sharing traditional Nipmuc stories\, drumming\, local tribal history; and information on the Ohketeau Cultural Center. Books will be available for purchase for attendees\, in addition to a Question and Answer period with the author. Learn more about Larry Spotted Crow Mann at his website: whisperingbasket.com. \nLocation: Please meet at the Botume House Visitor Center (Google Maps location here). Parking is available at the Botume House Visitor Center Parking lot and Spot Pond Boating lot (Google Maps location here). \nAppropriate for: All are welcome! \nContact: Please reach out to niti.seereeram@fells.org with questions/inquiries about this event. \nDogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs\, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program. \nCheck out our calendar for dog-friendly events! \nImage: APB Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of the Middlesex Fells as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/nipmuc-story-telling-with-larry-spotted-crow-mann/
LOCATION:Botume House Visitor Center\, 4 Woodland Rd\, Stoneham\, MA\, MA\, 02180
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Fells Plant Walk and Wampum Art with Elizabeth James-Perry
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, May 23rd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for a guided Plant Walk and Wampum Art showcase in the Middlesex Fells. Elizabeth James-Perry will lead a 2.5 hour Plant and Tree walk in the Middlesex Fells from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\, followed by a 30 minute showcase of basketry\, fiber arts\, and wampum. This event is part of the Friends of the Fells Native Land Learning Series honoring the deep knowledge and contributions of our Indigenous community members\, led by Massachusetts-based Tribal artists and educators Brad Lopes\, Elizabeth James-Perry\, and Larry Spotted Crow Mann. See our Eventbrite Calendar here to learn more and register for more events in this series. \nSpeaker: Elizabeth James-Perry \nAbout Elizabeth James-Perry: Elizabeth is an Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer\, Educator\, and restorative Native gardener who is dedicated to the revival and continuity of valuable Indigenous knowledge. She is a Wampum artist\, guided by community mentors\, who explores themes of Northeastern Woodlands\, maritime traditions\, and Native identity and sovereignty. Jewelry and textile work will be available for purchase for attendees. Learn more about Elizabeth James-Perry at her website: elizabethjamesperry.com. \nLocation: Please meet at the Botume House Visitor Center (Google Maps location here). Parking is available at the Botume House Visitor Center Parking lot and Spot Pond Boating lot (Google Maps location here). \nAppropriate for: All are welcome! \nContact: Please reach out to niti.seereeram@fells.org with questions/inquiries about this event. \nDogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs\, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program. \nCheck out our calendar for dog-friendly events! \nImage: Tim Pich\, elizabethjamesperry.com \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of the Middlesex Fells as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/fells-plant-walk-and-wampum-art-with-elizabeth-james-perry/
LOCATION:Botume House Visitor Center\, 4 Woodland Rd\, Stoneham\, MA\, MA\, 02180
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Walks & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Tribes and Peoples of the Fells and New England with Brad Lopes
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 22nd from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM for an evening educational workshop regarding Indigenous Tribal Territories in Greater Boston and New England. This event is part of the Friends of the Fells Native Land Learning Series honoring the deep knowledge and contributions of our Indigenous community members\, led by Massachusetts-based Tribal artists and educators Brad Lopes\, Elizabeth James-Perry\, and Larry Spotted Crow Mann. See our Eventbrite Calendar here to learn more and register for more events in this series. \nSpeaker: Brad Lopes \nAbout Brad Lopes: Brad is citizen of the Aquinnah Wôpanâak Tribe on Noepe and a certified educator for grades 5 – 12 in the Wabanaki homelands. He also serves as the Native American Teacher Retention (NATRI) Program Manager at the Mashpee Wampanoag Education Department. Brad enjoys working with both Native and non-Native peoples to teach Wampanoag culture and history in addition to New England Indigenous studies and cultural literacy. Learn more about Brad Lopes here: https://www.aquinnah.org/team/brad-lopes. \nLocation: Please meet at the Botume House Visitor Center (Google Maps location here). Parking is available at the Botume House Visitor Center Parking lot and Spot Pond Boating lot (Google Maps location here). \nAppropriate for: All are welcome! \nContact: Please reach out to niti.seereeram@fells.org with questions/inquiries about this event. \nDogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs\, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program. Check out our calendar for dog-friendly events! \nImage: Brad Lopes \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of the Middlesex Fells as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/indigenous-tribes-and-peoples-of-the-fells-and-new-england-with-brad-lopes/
LOCATION:Botume House Visitor Center\, 4 Woodland Rd\, Stoneham\, MA\, MA\, 02180
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Workshops & Classes
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