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Programs & Events

The Gatherings That Carry Our Year

From the Annual Trade Event to the Powwow, these gatherings mark the rhythm of Hassanamisco community life.

What's ahead

Events Calendar

Nipmuc/k Community Events

Gatherings hosted by the Tribe, for the Tribe.

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Greater Community Events

Events open to the wider public where the Tribe participates or is represented.

Annual Events

Our Yearly Gatherings

Powwow

Elders and community members gathered around the ceremonial fire at the powwow Community members in regalia gathered together at the powwow A flag bearer carrying the Nipmuc Nation flag alongside the American flag at the powwow Dancers in regalia lined up together at the powwow Flag bearers with tribal and veteran flags at the powwow A young dancer in a feathered headdress with community members at the powwow Community members in regalia leading the powwow procession Drum circle performing at the powwow Community members in regalia gathered together under a tent at the powwow A young dancer in a feathered headdress with a child at the powwow A man in regalia walking with a toddler at the powwow A toddler in regalia dancing at the powwow A drummer singing at the powwow drum circle An elder in regalia standing beside the drum circle at the powwow An elder in regalia with a roach headdress overlooking the powwow grounds A woman in regalia carrying a basket near the flags at the powwow

Annual Trade Event

Anaqushénto — "Let Us Trade" — our annual Trade Event.

Tribal member displaying a tanned hide at the Annual Trade Event Vendor tables of handmade goods in front of the Nipmuc Nation banner Table of trade goods including regalia, t-shirts, and a woven basket Three community members posing together at the Trade Event

Canoe Races & Water Ceremony

Water ceremony participants holding a woven paddle-shaped banner over the river Group portrait beside the river holding a wooden canoe paddle Ceremonial items laid out on a table, including an abalone shell, sage, and a Nipmuc Nation flag Spectators watching canoes race on the river toward the finish line

Looking back

Photo Gallery

Photos from recent gatherings — powwows, trade events, ceremonies, and workshops.

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