Parking is available:
20 Irving St (Durkin Administration Building)
45 Chatham St (Red All Saints Parking Sign)
30 Chatham St (Red All Saints Parking Sign)
Contact
Vicki Ix, Canon for CommunicationsThe Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts
413.737.4786 x 124
ixvicki@diocesewma.org
This second Indigenous Peoples' Day gathering, presented by the MA/WMA Indigenous Peoples Justice Network, the Beloved Community Commission of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts and the Office of Immigration and Multicultural Ministries of the Diocese of Massachusetts will include:
• A focus on sacred listening and responding
Panelist: Ms. Delta Carney (Apache/Kiowa/Seneca/Ojibway), The Rev. Danielle Di Bona (Wampanoag), The Rt. Rev. Carol Gallagher, PhD and Emily Gallagher Pollock (enrolled members of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma), The Rev. George M Porter, D.Phil., with moderator: Mr. Eric La Forest co-chair of the Beloved Community Commission of the Diocese of Western MA
• A formation opportunity for children
We're creating a morning children’s program for your 5-to-10-year-old including Native American games, storytelling, meals, spiritual practices, and a variety of music art activities.
• Lunchtime conversations
Enjoy a lunch of regional Native-inspired dishes with pre-colonial ingredients sourced from local farms.
• A worship service of lament and commitment
Featuring music from Strong Eagle Daly (Nipmuc Nation)
•Opportunities for advocacy in the Commonwealth
Mahtowin Munro (Lakota) of United American Indians of New England (UAINE) and MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda
All are welcome.