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We host events throughout the year in addition to our annual Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Higüera Workshop: Taíno Carving with Master Artist Joel Cruz (Hikotea Arts)

Sunday, May 17, 2026

1:00–3:00 PM

Join us for a rare, hands-on cultural workshop led by Master Artist Joel Cruz of Hikotea Arts, traveling from Borikén to share the tradition of Taíno carving.

In this 2-hour immersive experience, you will:

Learn traditional Taíno symbols and their meanings

Explore creation stories and cultural knowledge

Discover the history behind Indigenous Caribbean artistry

Carve your own higüera (gourd) to take home

Auburndale, MA (near Woodland Station – Green Line D)

Limited spots — $80 per person

This is a small-group, hands-on workshop. Once spaces are filled, registration will close.

Come connect with culture, creativity, and living tradition.

For more info & to register, click here.

PAST EVENTS

2025

2024

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2023

Image description: This graphic depicts a photo of Chef Elena Terry with the words “Honoring Our Ancestors Dinner with Chef Terry” next to it. Below this, it says “May 06 6:30P - Eliot Church of Newton, UCC 474 Centre St. Newton, MA 02458. Learn more & register: givebutter.com/ancestor-dinner”

To the left of the graphic are hand drawings of corn, squash, asparagus, & wild rice.

At the bottom of the graphic are logos for Indigenous Peoples Day Newton, NOPI - Nonprofit Incubator, & The Eliot Church of Newton next to hand drawings of a cranberry, raspberry, elderberry, & gooseberry.

This image has a hand drawing of a child skiing on the left and on the right it says "Intertribal Youth Ski Trip - An opportunity for Indigenous youth to experience a new relationship with the land by learning how to ski or snowboard!" At the bottom it says "March 11, 2023 Whaleback Mountain, NH" along with "Thank you to our donors!" and "Photo by Robert Peters, Mashpee Wampanoag Artist, Poet, & Author"

The top of this graphic says “Reclaiming the Charles Intertribal Canoe Paddle” with a hand-drawn photo below it of the river with surrounding trees, a mishoon, & a view from behind of two people on a log. To the right it has the date & time (Sun, June 25, 2023 10 AM-2 PM), location (Charles River Canoe & Kayak: Nahant Park), & states that all skill levels are welcome.

Below there are four bubbles that say “Hear from local & national indigenous environmental leaders,” “Learn how to help advocate for river restoration,” “Learn Indigenous histories,” & “Connect with the river & enjoy a fun day outdoors.”

Below the bubbles there is the link to register (givebutter.com/canoepaddle2023) & it says “Limited spots available.” Below is the contact person for questions, Hartman Deetz.

At the bottom of the graphic it says “Organized by the Charles River Watershed Association. Your donations support Indigenous Peoples Day Newton.”

2022

This image says "The Bounty of the Season: A Wampanoag Dinner by Chef Pocknett" at the top with a photo of Chef Pocket on the right and a photo of one of her dishes below.

This image says "August Moon Gathering" happening on August 19, 2022.

This image says "Indigenous Peoples Day Newton Ceremonial Celebration" happening on Monday, October 10, 2022.

This image says "Water Protection Rights and Spirituality" happening on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.