The people of the Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation will host a “Meet the Pocassets” program at the Tiverton Public Library on July 13, 2024, from 11 am – 2 pm.
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The program will include Native American crafts and storytelling and is presented by Tribal Historian Ellie Page, Medicine Woman Donna Raindance Page, Pocasset Chief Edward Gray Fox Page, Tribal Council Secretary Deborah Twisting Breeze Copp, Tribal Council member Kerry Glistening Brook Chavez, and Tribal Council member Alison Peaceful Deer Miller, all of the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of MA and RI.
Members will demonstrate how to make your own dreamcatcher and mask while you listen to traditional stories and history. A display detailing the history of the Pocasset Wampanoag Nation will also be available. Photos on display include the Pocasset tribal land, Pocasset members at the 1929 opening of the Mount Hope Bridge, and a portrait of Pocasset Sachem Weetamoo.
This special activity for the entire family is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. It will be held in the Community Room at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue, Tiverton, RI. Come learn about your neighbors, the first people of this area, the Pocasset Wampanoag Nation, whose lands included much of what is now called southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The mission of the Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation is to promote the preservation and acquisition of the Natural Resources and Ceremonial Landscapes within our Historic Territories, to acquire and hold real property for educational, recreational and conservation purposes, to educate its members of the rich history of the land that the Pocasset has continued to honor, to promote preservation and education of the Pocasset Tribal history, spirituality and culture for the benefit of past, present and future generations, and to educate other communities in the life and history of the Pocasset.
The mission of Tiverton Library Services is to be an essential resource for personal growth and community enrichment. Our programs, services, and collections serve the personal and professional needs and interests of individuals, groups, and organizations. As a vital part of the Town of Tiverton, our modern library services enhance the educational, cultural, social, and economic well-being of the community.
We want to acknowledge that the Tiverton Public Library gathers on the traditional lands of The Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation of the past and present. We recognize the enduring presence of the Wampanoag nation, and we honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it for over 10,000 years. Their stewardship inspires us to continue to learn how to be better stewards of the land ourselves.
Note: The nation presenting this event is the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The state of Massachusetts recognizes this nation according to the state Commission on Indian Affairs.
