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The Friends of Wissatinnewag, Inc., is proud to present the first
annual "People's Harvest," a day long celebration of Native American
culture, to take place Sunday, September 18, 2005, rain (we've got you
covered) or shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Schuetzen Verein Grounds at
Barton Cove Recreation Area in Gill, MA. (off Route 2). Come spend a day
steeped in Native American art, food, history and music, with a special
visit from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science with their live
Eagle and Raptor show. There will be something for everyone.
Nationally known Native American musicians on stage will include Joseph
Firecrow, Tom Obomsawin, Hawk Henries, and others. Joseph Fire Crow is a
43rd Annual GRAMMY awards nominee, for Cheyenne Nation in the "Best
Native American Music Album Category," and winner of the 7th annual
NAMMY award for best Native American instrumental recording. Tom
Obomsawin is a nationally acclaimed Odanak Abenaki singer/songwriter and
filmmaker. Hawk Henries is a flute maker and player, and a member of the
Nipmuc Nation. Hawk's flute music is featured on the documentary,
"Wabanaki, A New Dawn," broadcast on PBS.
The public will have the opportunity to sample traditional Native
American food all day as well as encounter live history actors of Native
heritage who will answer questions about Native life during the time
periods represented by their period dress. Spend time with Native
artists and craft people and watch them demonstrate their art. What does
a dugout canoe look like and how was it made? This is the place to come
and find out. Children and adults will be captivated by the tales told
by traditional storytellers. Beautiful handcrafted items will be raffled
off.
The People's Harvest celebration is a fundraiser by and for The Friends
of Wissatinnewag, Inc. The Friends of Wissatinnewag, Inc, is a 501 (c
)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to research, education and
preservation of our area's Native history. This event is presented in
cooperation with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Connecticut
River Watershed Association, and The Great Falls Discovery Center.
Ticket prices will be $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 65 and over,
and children under 12 are free.
There will be a free shuttle to the event site from Turners Falls. We
have permission to use the parking lots behind Shady Glen and Cumberland
Farms, around and behind the Town Hall, and the parking lot of our
co-sponsor, the Great Falls Discovery Center. Pick-up and drop off will
be in the vicinity of the Town Hall. Look for signs. Visit
www.peoplesharvest.org for up to date information. A
limited number of
vounteers are still needed to help set up for the event and to help with
various tasks the day of the event. Folks volunteering for 3-1/2 hour
shifts will get free admission. Contact Dorothy and Howard at 772-3743.
Tickets -- Adults $7.00, Seniors $5.00, Children under 12 Free!
Tickets will be available in Greenfield at World Eye Bookstore, Foster's
Supermarket and All Souls Church, Broadside Books in Northampton, Food
for Thought in Amherst, Boswell's Books in Shelburne Falls, The
Wandering Wolf in Deerfield, Fritz Belgian Fries in Keene, The Bellybowl
in Turners Falls, and at the gate the day of the celebration. For more
information call (413) 498-4318.
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