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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
October 8, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Major works created by Native Americans, "Wampanoag Art for the Ages" and children's book signings, cards, small gifts, works inspired by indigenous philosophies, live flute music, traditional beverages and treats.
“Wampanoag Art for the Ages” was vetted by three tribal elders. Author Lee Roscoe, a journalist, environmental educator and activist, was privileged to have unique access to artists and tribal leaders. The book starts in the wetu (a domed hut dwelling), and looks at pottery, wampum, clothing, adornment, matting, twining, painting and more with some of the foremost Wampanoag creators.
Ej Mills Brennan is a multi-media Mashpee Wampanoag Artist, Musician, and Educator with a firm belief in the healing power of the arts. In addition to showing her works in gouache acrylics, and an amazing woven piece, Emma will play her flute. Emma has produced two independent CDs, Breath of Prayers II, a collection of Solo Native American Flute, and Breath of Prayers III, Original Compositions: Piano, Flutes and Vocal. She earned a Masters in Education at Cambridge College, a Bachelors in Music at UMASS Dartmouth, an Associates in Science, Jazz and Contemporary Music, UMaine Augusta, and additional coursework at Berkeley College of Music and Portland School of Art.
Robert Peters is a Mashpee Wampanoag artist, poet and author. Robert’s family moved to the Wampanoag homeland of Mashpee when he was ten. Here his father Russell entered a life-long battle to regain land and sovereignty for the Mashpee Wampanoag People. As a child, Robert witnessed the 1976 Wampanoag Indian land claim, trial and the tribe’s quest for Federal Recognition. Robert retired from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority after 24 years of service. During this period, he observed the culture of Boston’s subway system working as a motorman, union steward and at times a civil rights activist on the MBTA’s Orange Line. He drew pictures, took notes and made commentary.
The Native Land Conservancy’s mission is to preserve healthy landscapes for all living things and help restore land back to its original state wherever possible. The Native-run group draws upon collective traditional cultural knowledge as indigenous people with generations of direct experience in the woodlands, coastlines, and waterways of New England. They are attending to the important work of protecting sacred spaces, habitat areas for winged and four legged neighbors, and other essential ecosystem resources to benefit Mother Earth and all human beings. All land is sacred in their eyes and worthy of special care; thus their reasons and interest in rescuing and preserving ancient ancestral village sites where their ancestors once lived and worked.
Treats will include a non-alcoholic, cranberry-based cocktail, popcorn and walnuts.
Previews at Addison Art Gallery and addisonart.com.