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Pow Wow Scheduled for Sept. 19-20 at Chase Farm Park

Chase Farm Park will once again be the site for an annual powwow being sponsored in part by the Friends of Hearthside.  This year’s event is being held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20th. The powwow is being sponsored by the Eastern New England Metis, 13 Moons Turtle Clan, an intertribal group from Northern Rhode Island. The event runs each day from noon till 5:00 p.m. and admission is free. It is an ideal family activity.

A Pow Wow is a time of renewal for Native Americans. It is a time to renew thoughts of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage. Dancing is a very special part of the powwow as is singing and the rhythm of the drum beat.  It is a time to get together to visit, renew old friendships and make new ones.   It is a celebration of Mother Nature, Life and Native Traditions, and also features storytelling, crafts, and Native foods.  Children especially enjoy the storytelling and interactive tales of Native America, the Old West, and the animal kingdom.  Several vendors will be selling Native American goods, and there will be raffle prizes.

The goal of Eastern New England Metis is to share the cultural heritage and diversity of American Indians with the surrounding communities; to organize American Indian celebrations and activities; to create a sense of community and family within their council, along with the purpose of continuing the lineage of the American Indian Tradition.  Through community outreach and educational programs, the group shares its values, traditions, beliefs and religion of the American Indian, keeping their rich history alive for future generations.   For more information, visit www.13moonsclan.com

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