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Looking Back

Photo Gallery

Moments from recent gatherings — powwows, trade events, ceremonies, and workshops that carry the Hassanamisco community forward.

Powwow

Community members and visitors dancing together at the powwow Community members in regalia leading the powwow procession Dancer in regalia with an eagle feather fan tending the ceremonial fire Drum circle performing at the powwow A line of women in regalia at the powwow grounds A young dancer in a feathered headdress with a child at the powwow An elder in regalia standing beside the drum circle at the powwow A man in regalia walking with a toddler at the powwow Two dancers in regalia speaking beside the fire pit at the powwow An elder in regalia with a roach headdress overlooking the powwow grounds A toddler in regalia dancing at the powwow Community members in regalia gathered together under a tent at the powwow A drummer singing at the powwow drum circle A woman in regalia carrying a basket near the flags at the powwow A dancer's back view showing a large eagle-wing bustle regalia piece Wide view of a large group of dancers and community members on the powwow field

Trade Event — Anaqushénto

"Let Us Trade" — our annual Trade Event.

Handmade beaded jewelry and a patterned jacket displayed at the Trade Event Two community members at the indoor Trade Event venue Craft supplies, ribbon, and artwork prints displayed on a vendor table at the Trade Event A basket of cedar bundles, an antler, and feathers displayed at the Trade Event Vendor table with handmade jewelry, regalia pieces, and a Nipmuc Nation flag banner Pequoig Farm table display with sunchokes, seed packets, and preserves A bottle of Indigie Koolaid soda syrup beside a punch bowl Two girls beside a table of Nipmuc Nation merchandise, blankets, and shirts Two women at a vendor table of hats, jewelry, and craft supplies

Canoe Races & Water Ceremony

Community members with a carved canoe paddle at the water ceremony, snow on the ground Ceremonial items laid out for the water ceremony, including an abalone shell, sage, tobacco, and a decorated vessel Community members beside the river at the water ceremony, with a canoe nearby Canoes lined up on the river at the start of the race, with spectators gathered along the bank Community members posing with the Nipmuc Nation flag beside the river Community members standing hand in hand along the riverbank watching the canoes A wampum belt held up along the riverbank during the water ceremony Community members holding up a wampum belt near the river, with a hand drum nearby Community members carrying the Nipmuc Nation flag while speaking with a local news reporter by the river A community member speaking with bagpipers gathered by the river before the race Community members preparing a canoe and flag for launch on a snowy riverbank Group portrait of community members with a carved canoe paddle beside the river Community members watching the canoe race from a bridge overlooking the finish line

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Workshop participant modeling a finished floral ribbon skirt with pastel ribbon trim Community members gathered around a sewing machine during the ribbon skirt workshop Workshop participant modeling a finished pink and purple floral ribbon skirt Community members selecting ribbon and fabric for their skirts at the workshop Workshop participant ironing ribbon onto floral fabric

Community & Culture

Three men standing in front of a completed bark-covered wigwam A man on a ladder helping build a large wigwam frame Educational sign titled Native Americans at the Waushacum Lakes Group photo at a mishoon-building frame with Nipmuc Nation flags A No Loose Braids drawstring bag hanging at a vendor tent Two men posing beside a Nipmuc ancestor genealogy chart Jars of home-canned food packed in a cooler A group gathered outdoors for a hide and drum teaching session Two community members taking an outdoor selfie Four community members taking a selfie together An elder and his granddaughter standing beside the Indian Reservation historical marker at Hassanamesit Three women posing at a large NCAI conference sign Group of six tribal leaders and representatives at the NCAI conference Group photo of the Redrum MC Nipmuc Chapter riders with their motorcycles

Park Bench Dedication

Tribal members speaking and holding a hand drum during the bench naming ceremony in the woods Community members standing hand in hand in a circle around the Nipmuc Nation flag during the bench naming ceremony Group portrait of community members at the bench naming ceremony

Landmark in Athol

Space reserved — photos coming soon.