Native culture, history and culinary splendor at the Wampanoag Experience Powwow in Dartmouth

Learn about Native culture, both past and present, with the upcoming Wampanoag Experience Powwow at Round the Bend Farm in South Dartmouth.

The focus will be on indigenous history, skills, practices, food, arts and crafts.

From cooking demonstrations to musical performances, as well as craft demonstrations and children’s activities, this event provides educational fun for the whole family.

Additionally, local nonprofit organizations will be featured to share their knowledge and engage with the community on environmental and social justice efforts.

Tickets are still available and can be found online.

Here’s what you need to know before going to the Wampanoag Experience Powwow this weekend:

When and where is the Wampanoag Experience Powwow held?

The second Wampanoag Experience Powwow will be held at Round the Bend Farm, 92 Allens Neck Road, S. Dartmouth, on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

What will you see at this year’s Wampanoag Experience Powwow?

The emcee will be Earl “Chiefy” Mills (Mashpee Sôtyum).

The Head Lady is Ivy Machado and the Head Man is Wesley Greendeer.

There will be a ceremonial entry at noon.

This year’s powwow will include a Wampanoag cooking demonstration by Eleanor “Toodie” Coombs; Wampum demo from Darius Coombs; a milkweed spinning demo with Aquinnah Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James Perry; Mother Bear storytelling; Wicozani’s drumming; performance by the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers; craft sellers; and activities for Native American children.

In addition, there will be a farmer’s market with local food and goods.

“This powwow will be a wonderful reflection of the great Native nation whose members still live in the community where we farm and create community,” reads a press release announcing the event from Round the Bend Farm.

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Wetu on the farm will be the focal point. It was built in 2022 by Annawon Weeden (Mashpee Wampanoag) and members of the RTB community, according to the release.

“Weeden, Eleanor “Toodie” Coombs and Gertrude “Kitty” Hendricks-Miller, both Mashpee Wampanoag women, and several non-native RTB team members joined forces to host this great bridge-building event,” the release said.

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Local nonprofit organizations will also host children’s activities and an engagement area and share their expertise in environmental and social justice work, including the Native Conservancy Council.

“This group is a pillar of the Native community, and RTB wants them to have the space to educate, thrive, and share their lives with our community!” said in a press release.

Jade Galvin and her team from Sly Fox Den will be serving authentic indigenous cuisine, and the RTB chef will be preparing a variety of lunch items.

Everyone is welcome.

Admission is $5, children under 10 are free.

Tickets can be found online at roundthebendfarm.org/wampanoag-experience-powwow.

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This program is funded in part by grants from the Cultural Councils of Massachusetts, New Bedford and Dartmouth, local agencies supported by the state agency Mass Cultural Council.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Wampanoag Experience Powwow scheduled for Round the Bend Farm in Dartmouth