Wampanoag Powwow Celebrates Long Tradition of Community
Black Brook drummers created rhythm to dance to,
Black Brook drummers created rhythm to dance to,
Tribal members danced throught the powwow.
Tribal members danced throught the powwow.
Young, old and in between enjoyed the weekend festivities.
Young, old and in between enjoyed the weekend festivities.
Ceremonial dress.
Ceremonial dress.
Holding hands to create a circle.
Holding hands to create a circle.
Honor song from the Black Brook drum circle.
Honor song from the Black Brook drum circle.
Cheryl Maltais Andrews honors two state environmental police officers in a special ceremony.
Cheryl Maltais Andrews honors two state environmental police officers in a special ceremony.
Celebrated for the work they have done to promote tribal sustenance throughout the commonwealth.
Celebrated for the work they have done to promote tribal sustenance throughout the commonwealth.
This weekend the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) gathered for its annual powwow — a two-day celebration of tribal heritage that includes drumming, dancing, eating and the culture of native peoples that have occupied the Vineyard for more than 13,000 years.
The tribe also honored two state environmental police officers in a special ceremony for the work they have done to promote tribal sustenance throughout the commonwealth.