Wampanoag Experience Powwow planned at Dartmouth’s Round the Bend Farm

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

Native history, skills, practices, food, arts, and crafts will be in the spotlight.

From cooking demonstrations, to musical performances as well as displays of crafting skills, and kids’ activities, this event promises informative fun for the whole family.

Plus, there will be local non-profits sharing their knowledge, and engaging with the community about environmental and social justice work.

Tickets are still available, and can be found online.

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Ahead of the Wampanoag Experience Powwow this weekend, here’s what you need to know, before you go:

When and where is the Wampanoag Experience Powwow?

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

What will be featured at this year’s Wampanoag Experience Powwow?

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

Head Lady is Ivy Machado, and Head Man is Wesley Greendeer.

There will be a grand entry at noon.

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

In addition, there will be a farmers market with local food and wares.

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