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Strawberry Moon – June 16, 2012

Posted on 10 May 2012 by Administrator
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Strategic Planning

Posted on 3 February 2012 by Administrator

The Museum has a proposed Strategic Plan that I hope will be adopted by the Museum Committee. It’s posted below the break. First, here is the Museum’s mission: Mission Statement: To perpetuate the arts, crafts, and way of life of … Continue reading →

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List of Scheduled Events in Nipmuc Country, 2012-2013

Posted on 3 January 2012 by Administrator

May 5th Planting Moon/New Year Ceremony, Hassanamesit, 1 pm to 4 pm May 5th & 6th Nipmuc Spiritual Gathering, Hassanamesit, 4 pm to 4pm June 16th Strawberry Moon, Hassanamesit, 1 pm to 4 pm, Quarterly Tribal Meeting at noon July … Continue reading →

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Working Together in Nipmuc Country in 2011

Posted on 2 January 2012 by Administrator

Before I start this post, let me say straight out. There is no nefarious plot to combine the bands, change the spelling of Nipmuc Nation, or overthrow the current administration. OK? That being said, we accomplished alot in the working … Continue reading →

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Not Quite the New Year

Posted on 2 January 2012 by Administrator

At 12:00 am this morning, my grandsons and I blew into our noise-makers and jumped up and down. We had a party in my living room to welcome the year 2012. I rushed them outside to try and catch the … Continue reading →

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Nikkomo – December 17, 2011

Posted on 7 December 2011 by Administrator

NIKKOMO CELEBRATION Nikkomo is celebrated by many NE Woodland tribes. It is the first winter moon and is a time of giving what the Creator made possible through the harvest. Come and celebrate this season with us on December 17th … Continue reading →

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Hassanamisco Reservation on the National Register of Historic Places!

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Administrator

On September 6, 2011, the National Register of Historic Places added the Hassanamisco Reservation to its list of national treasures. Known as Hassanamesit, the under 4 acre reservation serves as the cultural and spiritual center of the Nipmuc Nation, a … Continue reading →

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Remembering Deer Island

Posted on 28 October 2011 by Administrator

A guest post by Kristen Wyman (Natick Nipmuc) There were a number of cars pulled up along the memorial site. I could see the people were hesitant to leave them, and only a few were walking up the small hill … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Columbus? Nah! Let’s Celebrate “Indigenous Survival Day”!

Posted on 10 October 2011 by Administrator

Ok so every second Monday in October the same thing occurs. Columbus Day. Named for that intrepid sailor who refused to believe that the Americas were not Asia until his THIRD trip here. Every year there are parades and every … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Joint Strawberry Moon Celebration

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Administrator

Please join the Chaubunagungamaug and Hassanamisco Bands for the 2nd Annual Joint Strawberry Moon celebration. All Nipmucs are welcome. Click on the link below for more details. STRAWBERRY MOON

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