Celebrating Wampanoag Culture on Indigenous Peoples Day
Drumming is part of Wampanoag culture.
Drumming is part of Wampanoag culture.
David Vanderhoop of Sassafras Earth Education hosted the event.
David Vanderhoop of Sassafras Earth Education hosted the event.
Indigenous Peoples Day has emerged as an alternative to Columbus Day.
Indigenous Peoples Day has emerged as an alternative to Columbus Day.
Alexis Moreis, of the Chappaquiddick Wampanoags.
Alexis Moreis, of the Chappaquiddick Wampanoags.
Large crowd came to Felix Neck to learn about Wampanoag culture.
Large crowd came to Felix Neck to learn about Wampanoag culture.
Carole Vandal.
Carole Vandal.
Durwood Vanderhoop.
Durwood Vanderhoop.
Saskia and David Vanderhoop of Sassafras Earth Education.
Saskia and David Vanderhoop of Sassafras Earth Education.
Tribal members in attendance.
Tribal members in attendance.
Members of the Wampanoag Tribe gathered at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary to observe Indigenous Peoples Day.
Hosted by David Vanderhoop of Sassafras Earth Education, the afternoon began with drum and vocal music by the Black Brook Singers, followed by speeches in the Wampanoag language Wopanaak, and English.