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Native Voices of the Land

June 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust (PPLT) and Wainer Woods, in collaboration with the Sand Hill Band of Lenape & Cherokee, present “Native Voices of the Land,” a fundraising and educational event bringing together Native peoples from across the Eastern seaboard with non-Native friends and allies to share perspectives on land stewardship, strategies for reclaiming ancestral lands, and cultural revitalization efforts. The event will feature the Eastern Medicine Singers, panel discussions with tribal leaders, and the world premiere of the documentary “Diligence” by Brooklyn Demme.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• 2:00 pm- Eastern Medicine Singers drum circle featuring Pocasset Wampanoag tribal members
• 2:30 pm – Panel of Tribal Leaders discussing Native land reclamation and stewardship strategies.
• 4:00 pm – Film Premiere of “Diligence” by Brooklyn Demme and other short films addressing Native struggles. Q&A with film Director to follow.

Throughout the event there will be:
• Native Seed Swap open to the public.
• Information Tables from South Coast nonprofits including Westport’s Wainer Woods, Westport River Watershed Alliance, PPLT, and Westport Historical Society.
• Networking Opportunities between Native and non-Native communities.
TICKETS:
• Advance Tickets: $15 (available at PocassetLandTrust.org/events) – recommended!
• Tickets at Door: $20 – seating is limited!

Details

  • Date: June 7, 2025
  • Time:
    2:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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