Wampanoags Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
David Vanderhoop of Sassafras Earth Education hosted the innaugural event.
David Vanderhoop of Sassafras Earth Education hosted the innaugural event.
Juli Vanderhoop takes in the scene.
Juli Vanderhoop takes in the scene.
More than 200 people attended the first Indigenous Peoples holiday.
More than 200 people attended the first Indigenous Peoples holiday.
Alexis Moreis, of the Chappaquiddick Wampanoags, noted in her remarks that Felix Neck takes its name from the tribal member who once owned the land.
Alexis Moreis, of the Chappaquiddick Wampanoags, noted in her remarks that Felix Neck takes its name from the tribal member who once owned the land.
Tribal member Adriana Ignacio.
Tribal member Adriana Ignacio.
Indigenous Peoples Day has emerged as an alternative to Columbus Day.
Indigenous Peoples Day has emerged as an alternative to Columbus Day.
Wampanoags listened to an apology, on behalf of Saskia Vanderhoop.
Wampanoags listened to an apology, on behalf of Saskia Vanderhoop.
Durwood Vanderhoop.
Durwood Vanderhoop.
Drumming is part of Wampanoag culture.
Drumming is part of Wampanoag culture.
Black Brook Singers.
Black Brook Singers.
I stand on the shoulders of those names that I have called, and all of those who have come before them” Camille Madison said.
I stand on the shoulders of those names that I have called, and all of those who have come before them” Camille Madison said.
Orane Peel Bakery provided the cake, inscribed with Tell Your Stories.
Orane Peel Bakery provided the cake, inscribed with Tell Your Stories.
Members of the Wampanoag tribe from Aquinnah, Chappaquiddick and Mashpee gathered at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Monday afternoon to observe the Vineyard’s first Indigenous Peoples Day.
Hosted by David Vanderhoop of Sassafras Earth Education, the afternoon began with drum and vocal music by the Black Brook Singers, followed by speeches in the Wampanoag language Wopanaak, and English.