Picture courtesy of MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda
It is time to acknowledge that celebrating the lifetime of Christopher Columbus additionally celebrates the erasure of Indigenous existence. Whereas there’s a rising motion across the nation to switch Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day, extra work stays to be carried out. We’re excited to share some native and nationwide occasions celebrating Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Peoples Day.
Occasions in Massachusetts: Please click here for updates
Compiled by Indigenous Peoples Day MA and Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples Day. Occasions will proceed to be added as info turns into out there. To incorporate your occasion on this checklist, please electronic mail ItaliansforIPD@gmail.com.
Watertown Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day 2023
October 1, 1:30-5 pm | WATERTOWN, MA | In-person occasion
This free occasion will characteristic Indigenous musicians, artists, meals, crafts, and distributors. Performers embrace the Nettukkusqk Singers, Brock Stonefish, the Jap Solar Drummers and Dancers, and extra. Deborah Moorehead, Hartman Deetz, Leslie Tuplin and different Indigenous artisans might be promoting their work. Belmont Bookstore might be promoting books by and about Indigenous peoples.
Hosmer Elementary Faculty, 1 Harmony Rd., Watertown, MA 02472
Sponsored by the Pigsgusset Initiative.
Full occasion particulars here.
Constructing Indigenous Sovereignty By means of Neighborhood | Brandeis College
October 5, 6-8 pm | WALTHAM, MA | In-person with digital possibility
This occasion will start with just a few phrases concerning the Mass. Heart for Native American Consciousness by board member Daybreak Duncan (Cherokee & Powhatan heritage). Keynote speaker, Eva Blake (Citizen of the Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation) will communicate on “Indigenous Language Reclamation” adopted by a Neighborhood Spherical Dance led by Indigenous Professor Evangelina Macias. This system will conclude with a Neighborhood Meal for all. RSVP is required for in-person attendance. A zoom possibility can also be out there.
Brandeis Intercultural Heart, 415 South Road, Waltham, MA
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness.
RSVP here.
Honoring Native America
October 6, 7:30 pm | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | In-person occasion
This participatory occasion will characteristic performances by and discussions with Native American flute participant R. Carlos Nakai, Mohican storyteller Shawn Stevens, and Indigenous Peacemaker Cheryl Fairbanks, Esq, famend Indigenous Peacemaker.
Mahaiwe Theater, 14 Citadel St., Nice Barrington, MA 01230
Sponsored by Alliance for a Viable Future
Full occasion itemizing and different IPD weekend occasions here.
Boston Indigenous Peoples Day March
October 7, 12-3 pm | BOSTON, MA | In-person occasion
Assist ship the message loud and clear that we should honor and acknowledge the Indigenous historical past of Massachusetts, in addition to the continued presence of Indigenous peoples all through the state. It’s time for the MA State Legislature to move payments to have a good time Indigenous Peoples Day statewide, ban Native mascots, and extra!
March begins at Park St. MBTA Station by Boston Frequent
Sponsored by Indigenous Peoples Day MA, United American Indians of New England, North American Indian Center of Boston, Cultural Survival, MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda, New Democracy Coalition, Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples Day
Full occasion particulars here.
Indigenous Peoples Day Observance
October 7, 10-3 pm | NEWBURYPORT, MA | In-person occasion
A free, household pleasant out of doors gathering to have a good time up to date Indigenous cultures, arts, and variety. Opening ceremonies adopted by Indigenous music, drumming, dance, storytelling, cultural shows, artisans, household actions, and extra.
Waterfront Park, 35 Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950
Sponsored by the First Religious Society, Imagine Studios and extra.
Full occasion particulars here.
IPD Celebration with the Crimson Hawk Singers & Dancers
October 8, 1-3 pm | BEDFORD, MA | In-person occasion
This free, multi-town, all-ages celebration will characteristic songs, dances and teachings led by this standard Mashpee Wampanoag performing group. Native artisans Claudia Fox Tree (Arawak/Yurumein) of Arawak Design and Xochi Kountz of Crafts for Justice may even share their work. Disabled American Veterans will present free transportation from places throughout the state. For more information, go to DAVMA.org.
Middlesex Neighborhood Faculty Quad, 591 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA, 01730
Sponsored by the Bedford Mother and father Range Council, Indigenous Peoples Day Bedford, VA Bedford HCS, Middlesex Community College, Bedford Embraces Range, Bedford Youth and Household Providers, Lexington Human Rights Committee, Indivisible Acton Space, Indivisible LAB (Lexington, Arlington, Belmont & Beyond), Maynard Anti-Racism Alliance
Occasion flier here.
Tufts Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
October 8, 1-6 pm | MEDFORD, MA | In-person occasion
This occasion will characteristic Indigenous audio system, performers, and meals. College students, group members, and most of the people are welcome to attend. No registration required.
Tufts College, Residential Quad by the Olin patio, 180 Packard Ave., Medford, MA 02155
Sponsored by the Indigenous College students Group at Tufts.
Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration
October 9, 11-5 PM | NEWTON, MA | In-person occasion
All are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly, Indigenous led, volunteer-run, occasion. Take pleasure in nice music, cultural dances, shows, meet native Indigenous distributors and non-profits, and eat scrumptious meals.
Albemarle Subject, Newton, MA 02460
Full occasion particulars here.
Harmony Museum Indigenous Peoples Day Household Program
Institute of Up to date Artwork
October 9, 10-5 PM | BOSTON, MA | In-person occasion
Free admission for all. Timed tickets are required and might be reserved beginning at 10 am on Sunday, Oct. 8 here.
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210
Museum of Tremendous Arts, Boston Indigenous Peoples Day Open Home
October 9, 10-5 PM | BOSTON, MA | In-person occasion
Free admission, gallery excursions, household art-making actions, and extra.
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Full occasion particulars here.
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
October 9, 2-5 pm | BROOKLINE, MA | In-person occasion
This household pleasant occasion will characteristic Indigenous audio system, Indigenous artwork and craft distributors, advocacy organizations, and meals from native eating places.
City Corridor, 333 Washington St., Brookline, MA 02445
Sponsored by the Brookline Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee and the Brookline Workplace of Range, Inclusion, and Neighborhood Relations.
Full occasion particulars here.
Harmony Museum Indigenous Peoples Day Household Program with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers
October 9, 10-11 am | CONCORD, MA | In-person occasion
Expertise conventional Jap Woodlands social songs and dances carried out by artists from the tribal nations of Mashpee and Aquinnah.
Harmony Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Harmony, MA 01742
Register here.
Knowledge Conserving: Abenaki Tales and Storytelling
October 9, 1-3 pm | IPSWICH, MA | In-person occasion
Neighborhood members of all ages will take pleasure in a journey by way of a collection of conventional Northeast Woodlands lesson tales with Abenaki storyteller Anne Jennison.
Citadel Hill, Crane Property, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938
Sponsored by the Trustees.
Full occasion particulars here.
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration with the Jap Suns Drummers and Dancers
October 9, 11 am | MARBLEHEAD, MA | In-person occasion
This Mashpee-based efficiency group honors the sacredness of sound as technique of therapeutic and group constructing. Free and open to group members of all ages.
Lee Mansion Backyard, 161 Washington St., Marblehead, MA 01945
Sponsored by the Marblehead Indigenous Peoples Day Committee, Marblehead Museum, and the Marblehead Cultural Council.
Full occasion particulars here.
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton Ceremonial Celebration
October 9, 11-5 pm | NEWTON, MA | In-person occasion
An out of doors, family-oriented celebration of Indigenous tradition, artwork, and historical past. This Indigenous-organized, annual occasion will characteristic music and dancing, cultural shows, artists, conventional meals, and extra. Over 50 Indigenous distributors, artists, and organizations might be represented! Open to all. Quite a few accessibility measures might be in place, together with ASL interpreters, an accessible viewing and elder space, a sensory pleasant/quiet zone, and extra.
Albemarle Subject, 250 Albemarle Rd., Newton, MA 02460
Sponsored by Indigenous Peoples Day Newton
Full occasion particulars here.
Peabody Essex Museum Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
October 9, 10-4 pm | SALEM, MA | In-person occasion
Actions for all ages embrace screenings of the quickly to be launched second season of the PBS documentary Native America and artwork making tasks with the Museum’s Native American Fellowship program alumnae Melissa Flamand (Nêhiyâw-iskwêw (Cree) and Anishinaabekwe (Chippewa)) and Rachel Morris (Oglala Lakota).
161 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970
Full occasion particulars here.
Winchester Indigenous Peoples Day Household Celebration
October 9, 10-Midday | WINCHESTER, MA | In-person occasion
Drop in to Wright Locke Farm between 10-noon for this household occasion that includes an intergenerational tie net-making exercise with Jonathan James Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag), 3 sisters planting exercise, sumac sampling, farm excursions, storybook readings about Indigenous individuals and cultures, and extra.
Wright-Locke Farm, 78 Ridge St., Winchester, MA 01890
Sponsored by the Network for Social Justice, FAN of Winchester, Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester Co-operative Financial institution.
Occasion hyperlink coming quickly.
Berklee Faculty of Music Indigenous Peoples Day Occasion
October 12, 11 am | BOSTON, MA | In-person occasion
This free occasion will characteristic talks and performances by quite a lot of musicians, dancers, students, and writers.
David Buddy Recital Corridor, 921 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02115
Full occasion particulars here.
Shelburne Historic Society Acknowledges Indigenous Peoples Day
October 15, 11-4 pm | SHELBURNE, MA | In-person occasion
This occasion will characteristic artisans and performers from native Indigenous nations.
33 Severance St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Full occasion particulars here.
Occasions Nationwide:
Annual Alcatraz Dawn Ceremony on Indigenous Folks’s Day 2023
Monday, October 09, 2023 3:15 AM – 8:15 AM
Organized by the Worldwide Indian Treaty Council
In-person: Pier 33 Alcatraz Touchdown, then ferry to Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay
