Description

Indigenous Heritage Day at the Cape Ann Museum Green will celebrate the indigenous art and culture of the area now known as New England. The day will feature interactive song, dance, and activities from the Nipmuc and Wampanoag Tribes.   

The day’s events will start with an opening ceremony from Larry Spotted Crow Mann followed by a performance by the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers. As part of their performance, the dancers invite the public to participate in traditional dance, music, and history of the Eastern Woodlands Tribes. Families will also have an opportunity to participate in craft stations with Darius Coombs for a hands-on experience of the Indigenous culture.  

1st Peoples: Portraits of the First Light, a new exhibition of portraiture and interviews by Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) and the completed Contemporary Art Wetu will both be on display during the event.  

Indigenous Heritage Day is presented as part of the CAM Native Initiative, an ongoing series of programs, installations, and exhibitions at the Cape Ann Museum dedicated to centering and expanding the histories and contemporary stories of Native people across Eastern Massachusetts.