11th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: A Celebration of Native American Art, Music, and Cultures

Presentations and performances by Mohawk elder Tom Porter; Nipmuck Flute Maker and Musician Hawk Henries; Mi’kmaq – Celtic Music with Morgan Toney and Band; Drums and Dancing with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers ; Authentic Powwow drumming with the Iron River Singers ; Hula with Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima o Nūioka; Nulhegan Abenaki storytellers, musicians and authors Joseph and Jesse Bruchac; Justin Beatty, emcee; Indigenous traditional and contemporary music from Nicaragua/Central America, Sito Zapaktli. Over 40 Indigenous artists and authors, children’s activities, social dancing and MUCH MORE. Indigenous History presentations with David Brule, Drew Lopenzina, and Evan Pritchard at the History Tent. Savor Indian tacos and other dishes made by Native American chefs Sherry Pocknett, James Beard Best Chef Northeast winner, and Happy Eating Grounds, and delicious fare from Stone Soup Cafe. Dessert Crooked Stick Pops. Coffee from Stout Pigeon Roasters. 

Sunday, August 4, 2024

10:00am–5:00pm

Unity Park Waterfront Turners Falls Rain or Shine