Day 821 Spring Planting Moon Pow-Wow 2014 in Marshfield MA
The Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness will be holding the 21st annual Spring Planting Moon Pow –wow on Memorial Day weekend Saturday-Sunday May 24-25th  11-6pm   at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
New this year is our featured artist – Seven-time Native American Music Awards winner Joseph Fire Crow.  Fire Crow, of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, has been releasing albums since 1992. His album Cheyenne Nation was nominated for a Grammy in 2001. In addition to his Grammy nomination, Fire Crow has earned top honors among his peers in the Native American Music Awards (NAMA) organization.  As a guest musician Fire Crow has appeared many times on recordings by other musicians in the industry.  Joseph Fire Crow is one the top 3 Native American flute players in the world today.  He will entertain you with his flute playing and singing.
~ An Educational Workshop by Claudia Fox Tree, M.Ed. – Arawak (Yurumein). An interactive conversation about Native American identity, culture, and history with professional educator Claudia Fox Tree. Learn about assumptions that perpetuate stereotypes and myths. Expand ideas about Native American history and role models. Begin to explore the role of language and the power you have to change inaccurate stories about the First People of this land. The interactive workshop is geared toward adults and upper-grade students and will begin around 11:30 AM.
~ Wolf Cry Singers (Sat. only)
~Â Enjoy Inter-tribal dancing, Dance demonstrations, and Eastern Songs & Social Dances.
~Â Watch Finger Weaving with Marlene Lopez
~ Participate in Craft-making with Loril and Peter – ($2 for materials)
~ Listen to Stories with Loril and Peter in or near the tipi
~ Play Self-directed Native Games throughout the day
~ Purchase arts, crafts, and supplies. Items include: Wampum Jewelry, Beaded & Quill Jewelry, Silver & Turquoise Jewelry, Moccasins, Furs, Stones, Native Books, Craft Supplies, and much more.
~ Stop by MCNAA’s Resource, Information, and Membership Table. Pick up information on upcoming events, learn about the organization, join the MCNAA Membership. Buy a T-shirt with the MCNAA Logo.
~ Native Foods for sale by “Then and Now Native Foods”
The charge is $5 per adult, $4 per senior, $2 per child age 4-12. Ages 3 and under admitted free. Free parking is available. Take a lawn chair or blanket for seating. For more information, contact the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness at 617-642-1683 or email mcnaa@aol.com.
Marshfield Fairgrounds
140 Main Street
Marshfield, MA.