7 10 189 https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/bd5bf5ade357691ead5bd81488230790.pdf d578a0bcad4a71893b157df2dc0653c0 PDF Text Text "THE ORIGIN OF THE FIREBALL GAME” Wampanoags, especially Mashpee Wampanoags have traditionally! played fireball for years upon years. The origin of this "game" came from an ancient medicine person who diagnosed the need for courageous energy, which the patient lacked. This Pow Wow or medicine person burned tobacco and prayed for healers' instructions. The answer came through a ball of fire. The instructions were to gather the bravest men and women of the community. Once gathered they were told of their ability to create a marvelous medicine. Each were to paint themselves as if to war on a deadly enemy. The enemy being the disease within a beloved member of their tribe. The Pow Wow made a leather ball and soaked it in whale oil. When the warriors returned painted, bringing with them their families all were divided into two teams. A chant was taught for the spectators. The chant called the diseased spirit ordering it to leave the village forever. The warriors were told to kick and throw the fireball as they would our Indian football, this time playing for a life. Once the ball was lit the Pow Wow blessed the warriors and warned them that any show of fear or cowardice could kill the patient. Each player then dedicated their courage and strength to the patient. A signal was called out and the ceremony began. While today this "game" is often played for sport, it is a ceremony of powerful medicine. Any person on the field can dedicate his or her fearlessness and energy to someone ill. The fireball game is always exciting to watch. We can be proud of our warriors who are brave enough to face the fireball. If you know someone who is seriously ill, you can ask a player to dedicate their energy. It is considered proper to offer a gift when asking for medicine of any kind. I give my greetings and thanks to those generations of special people who have continued our fireball ceremony. NOSAPOCKET....... R a m o n a L. Peters � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wampanoag Description An account of the resource Traditional Wampanoag territory encompasses a wide swath of southern New England--much of what is now southeastern Massachusetts, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Today, there are two federally recognized communities: one at Mashpee, Cape Cod; the other at Aquinnah (Gay Head), Martha's Vineyard. Wampanoag people were among the first indigenous people regionally to begin writing and published a Wampanoag-language bible as early as 1663--a text that has been useful in contemporary language revival efforts. Wampanoag people have also been devoted writers of their own history, as evidenced by the detailed timelines that appear even on the official tribal websites. <br /><br /><strong>Resources</strong> <br /><a href="http://mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/" target="_blank">Mashpee</a> Wampanoag Tribe<br /><a href="http://www.wampanoagtribe.net/Pages/index" target="_blank">Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head</a> (Aquinnah)<br /><a href="http://www.wlrp.org/" target="_blank">Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "The Origin of the Fireball Game" (1988/89) by Ramona Peters Description An account of the resource Wampanoag artist Ramona Peters wrote this piece for a flyer distributed at the Mashpee powwow in 1988 and 1989. Powwow flyers have been an important source of Mashpee Wampanoag writing and self-representation. This piece, signed "Nosapocket," speaks to the antiquity of the fireball game and to its continued existence. Peters addresses a dual audience of Mashpee Wampanoag people and non-Native visitors to the powwow. Fireball is a healing ceremony, intensely beautiful and spiritual as it is performed and observed. The fireball itself was once made of deerskin; in modern times it is made of cotton sheeting inside of chicken wire soaked in clean motor oil for one year. When the players enter the field they have already done a prayer, for example for a sick community member. The fireball ceremony is not supposed to be photographed. Ramona Peters is an artist, a community leader, spiritual leader and current Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peters, Ramona Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Indigenous Resources Collaborative Siobhan Senier Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Ramona Peters. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <em>Mashpee Wampanoag People of the First Light Annual Pow-Wow</em>, July 1-3, 1989 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1988-89 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. June 2016 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-350 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/dac62a04d209404d4387336b51114388.pdf 490a9ca92bf147445285c2f09ed69409 PDF Text Text D ugout Canoe Trip to Martha's Vineyard Linda Coombs, Associate Director, Wampanoag Indian Program ushop was a Wampanoag man of the earliest ancient tijjies. Our history tells us he was a giant who created Elizabeth Islands, Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket, among other areas. At a point too far back to fathom, he brought his people to Aquinnah on the island of Noepe (Marthas Vineyard) to live. It was a peaceful place and very abundant. To feed his family, he caught whales with his bare hands, dashed them against the clay cliffs of Aquinnah, forever staining some of the clay red. At times when heavy fogs engulf the Cape and Islands, Maushop is known to be smok­ ing his pipe. While Maushop, being a giant, could easily step from the Cape to island to island, the rest of the People of our size used dugout canoes. These boats were made of the logs of white pine, oak, or chestnut and were hol­ lowed out with fire, and then the charred wood scraped away. The Wampanoag people were excellent naviga­ tors and regularly traveled from many points on the mainland to the Cape and all the islands in what is now Vineyard Sound. Traveling the rivers and lakes as well as the ocean in the dugouts had been done for many thousands of years. Canoeing and travel by foot were the main forms of transportation and had always been. We don’t know when the making and use of dugout canoes began to decline, but like many other indigenous ways, it was a gradual decline. When it finally stopped, we don’t real­ 6 ly know. One educated guess might be by the 18th cen­ tury as Wampanoag men became prominent as whalers. It could be that for 200 years, Wampanoag people did not make or use dugout canoes until well into the 20th century. Around 1980, two Mashpee Wampanoag women paddled a dugout of their making down the Nemasket River, which is known as the “Wampanoag Canoe Trail.” That is also about the time that the Wampanoag Indian Program (WIP) began making canoes. For more than 20 years, canoes have been back on the Eel River in Plymouth. Every spring and every fall a canoe has been created on and launched from the banks of the river. They have been plied back and forth to the delight of the visitors and enjoyment of staff (some­ times far more than the allotted 10 minutes off site). They have been raced during Strawberry Thanksgiving, where some have won, some have sunk (those non-staff novices), and some have just gone around in circles. Some have even participated in a cross-cultural endeavor performed by the local gradu­ ating class in their apparently annual ritual of releasing one of the boats to the freedom of the river currents. So the dugouts live once again. To paddle on the Eel River Pond, however, is one thing. To do what our ancestors did and travel from the mainland out to the islands is another thing completely. To do what has not been done in 200 years is an awesome and pro­ found undertaking. �For more than 2 0 years, canoes have been back on the Eel River in Plymouth. Every spring and every fa ll a The trip to Marthas Vineyard is something that WIP staff had been hoping to do for five years before it actu­ ally came to happen, and we had several reasons for wanting to undertake this crossing. Traditional Wampanoag territory includes Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands, with part of the western border being at Narragansett Bay Prior to European contact and for many years after, people trav­ eled all these waters on well-known routes. They were completely familiar with the tides and currents, rips and shoals, seasons and weather patterns. The trip last August was to acknowledge the navigational prowess of our ancestors; to celebrate our traditional way of life which we understand to be viable and sustainable; and to remind us of our connection to our ancestors, the earth and waters, and our responsibility to them. Homesite. The larger is 28 feet long and made of tulip poplar, and the other 20 feet and of white pine. The trip is something we feel was meant to happen when it did. It was not something that was in our budget, so we got the go-ahead to fundraise for it. This process, however, did not begin until March. That was very late considering our time frame: for the trip in August we wanted to begin weekly canoe practices in April. A very generous contribution from our friend and long-time supporter, Mrs. Susan Jackson, Trustee and Chair of the Wampanoag Advisory Committee, enabled us to begin. The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut also granted us a donation, and to them both we are extremely grateful. Participation in this project was voluntary, but we wanted to reciprocate everyone’s interest and dedication. As practices were It was a trip of very historic import as it happened with­ usually from 5:30 - 7:30, we provided a healthy snack in the ancestral Wampanoag homeland, and with beforehand so people wouldn’ have to ply the waters t Wampanoag people from several tribes: Aquinnah, on an empty stomach. Everyone also received a dinner Mashpee, and Manomet (Herring Pond). Other staff and mileage allowance. Most people traveled long dis­ and community members of other nations joined us as tances to attend practices, coming from the Cape, New well, including Micmac, Narragansett, and Pequot. The Bedford, and southern Rhode Island. trip was made with two canoes made at Hobbamock’ s canoe has been created on and launched from the banks o f the river. 7 �The mishoons arrive at Tashmoo on M artha’ s Vineyard after only one hour a n d 4 5 minutes. Those participating had to be ready to handle any number o f conditions: wind, rain, waves, currents. In organizing the trip, WIP staff worked with a team of consultants. An Aquinnah tribal member, Brian “Chip” Vanderhoop, assisted in locating the departure and landing points. Chip owns a charter fishing boat service, Conomo Charters, and was also one of our guide boats during the crossing. Earl Mills, Jr., Mashpee Wampanoag, assisted in training staff in han­ dling a boat in open waters. He is an experienced ocean-canoer, having canoed over the Bay of Fundy and down the coast to Boston. The Maritime Artisans of Plimoth Plantation assisted us with the transporta­ tion of the dugouts to and from the points of depar­ ture, and with navigational aspects as well. August 17 was fast approaching, and excitement was very high. That particular date was chosen to coordi­ nate with the annual presentation by the Aquinnah Wampanoag of the “Legends of Maushop,” which is also referred to as the Pageant. The history portrayed in the Pageant is that of the Aquinnah Wampanoag, and is acted out in pantomime to the narration of the sto­ ries. The plan for the day was as follows: meet guide boats or be at beach in Falmouth (depending on which boat one was traveling in) at 6:00 am; make the cross­ ing to Tashmoo, which was estimated to take 4 to 5 hours; get transported by guide boat or van up to Lobsterville Beach in Aquinnah for a traditional clam­ bake; attend or participate in the Pageant that evening. As it always does, 6:00 am rolled around pretty fast. We awoke to a very overcast morning, but no rain and no wind. Those going on the guide boats waited for them We very graciously were offered a second guide boat at the docks in Falmouth Harbor, and watched them owned by Vernon Welch of Aquinnah, husband of materialize out of pea soup fog. From that point we Aquinnah tribal member Berta Welch, Overseer and went over to the beach where the dugouts were to leave member of the Wampanoag Committee. Both guide from. They were already in the water, and participants, boats served to carry staff, a nurse, photographers, and dressed in traditional deerskin clothing, were making their own preparations. Quite a sizeable crowd had videographers from PAC-TV. gathered on the beach to see boats make their historic The weekly practices did begin in April, rain or shine. launch. They watched until guide boats and canoes We only cancelled a couple of times because of weather. both disappeared into the fog, six men and one woman Those participating had to be ready to handle any in the larger canoe and three men in the smaller. number of conditions: wind, rain, waves, currents. The two canoes were moored down by Mayflower II, and at At first we were concerned about the fog because it was first, practices took place around the harbor. Soon the so thick. However, it turned out to be a blessing boats were headed out toward Clarks Island, which is because it provided a cover against the sun beating five miles offshore. Going out there and back became down, which it was trying very hard to do in the mid­ dle of the ocean. The water could not have been calmer, the usual destination of the practices. save for the wakes of a few other boats we passed. It was It was finally decided that the dugouts would leave from a mystical scene to see canoes and paddlers silhouetted Falmouth just below the lighthouse and go across to in the fog now glowing with a golden hue from the rays Tashmoo, below Tisbury on the Island. This is a five of the morning sun. The Woods Hole — Marthas mile straight shot, and the shortest distance between Vineyard ferry went by somewhat closely, providing two points. Mrs. Jackson came through for us once the challenge of a large wake and a mystical experience again, as it happens that relatives of hers live on the of a different kind. But then the fog lifted and before beach near the lighthouse. They graciously offered to let long we could see the beach at Tashmoo. You should us leave from the beach in front of their house, as well have seen the faces of the people whose homes are right as to come there for some practices. As it turned out, there when canoes and swimmers pulled up on the only one practice the week before the crossing took beach, everyone in breechcloths and all manner of 17th-century dress. I think they had a mystical experiplace in Falmouth, although more had been wanted. �Those of us who arrived by canoe and guide boat actu­ As dusk drops into night, “Maushop” gathers his people ally beat the rest of the WIP staff who had come over over by a path through the woods that leads to the stage. on the ferry and were coming up-island by van. The The singers walk down the hill amidst a great feeling of canoe crossing had only taken 1 hour and 45 minutes. anticipation and go up on the stage behind a large As stated earlier, conditions were absolutely perfect. It painted mural of the clay cliffs. The only light is from was a trip meant to happen. A circle completed. By the fire burning brightly in front of the wetu, and the now the sun was fully out and the fog completely gone, moon and stars shining from above. The only sound is and it was very hot, so everyone went swimming while from the surf and the summer night crickets. There is waiting for the van with the rest of our folks. always a feeling of peacefulness out there. There is a feeling of softness and balminess and timelessness. It feels as Some went by van and some stayed right on the guide if couldnt have been much different way back when boats to ride over to Aquinnah, which was 45 minutes Maushop actually was there. As the narrator begins to away by water. Upon arrival in Lobsterville many speak, Maushop’ people come through a path in the s pitched in with preparations for the clambake, went woods, carrying torches to light their way. It is quite a swimming, went to check out their hotel accommoda­ stunning sight to see them moving through the trees in tions, or just rested. And finally the chowder was ready! the dark under the clear starlit sky. And then finally the bake itself was done and ready to be served! If no one felt like moving after paddling over The Pageant is such that it holds the audience mes­ there, they really didn’t after that meal! Talk about merized, if only for its short hour. It marked the end of working up an appetite. a long but extremely rewarding day. It was indeed a day ' f . 9: m J• . M . 4 I ? $ By then it was getting close to sunset, and we all head­ ed up to the Aquinnah Tribal Building. It was time to get ready for the Pageant. Many of the Aquinnah peo­ ple were already there getting dressed. When everyone was ready - regalia on, hair combed and braided, lost moccasins found or quickly replaced, props all set to go - we ran through the songs and dances to be done in the Pageant to get everyone warmed up. Behind the building is a natural amphitheatre with a stage built of earth and held in front by small boulders. There is a small wetu built on the stage. The stage is surrounded by the woods, and the audience sits on the hill that comes down from of mending the hoop. As a matter of fact, almost as soon as the dugouts landed, people were already saying “What are we going to do next year?” Someone else said “Next time we should do a womens trip!” And I’ ve heard that more than once now. Well, folks, it won’t be this year for a trip. Once again, it was not able to go into the budget; and fundraising last minute on top of other responsibilities is more than a bit overwhelming. But we can plan for a little farther in the future. And we can always start practicing now anyway, get those biceps in shape. Well, Wamp ladies, what do you say? - meet you at the harbor? left: Paddling was still hard work even though there was no w in d a n d the water was calm. right: The mishoons prepare to launch fror the beach below the Falmouth lighthouse. The only sound is from the su rf and the summer night crickets. There is always a feeling o f peacefulness out there. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wampanoag Description An account of the resource Traditional Wampanoag territory encompasses a wide swath of southern New England--much of what is now southeastern Massachusetts, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Today, there are two federally recognized communities: one at Mashpee, Cape Cod; the other at Aquinnah (Gay Head), Martha's Vineyard. Wampanoag people were among the first indigenous people regionally to begin writing and published a Wampanoag-language bible as early as 1663--a text that has been useful in contemporary language revival efforts. Wampanoag people have also been devoted writers of their own history, as evidenced by the detailed timelines that appear even on the official tribal websites. <br /><br /><strong>Resources</strong> <br /><a href="http://mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/" target="_blank">Mashpee</a> Wampanoag Tribe<br /><a href="http://www.wampanoagtribe.net/Pages/index" target="_blank">Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head</a> (Aquinnah)<br /><a href="http://www.wlrp.org/" target="_blank">Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Maushop Brings His People Home" (2003) by Linda Coombs Description An account of the resource An account of a dugout canoe trip from the mainland to Aquinnah, launched by Plimoth Plantation's Wampanoag Indian Program. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Coombs, Linda Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <em>Plimoth Life </em>2.1 (2003): 6-9 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Indigenous Resources Collaborative Siobhan Senier Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Plimoth Plantation and Linda Coombs. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Date Created Date of creation of the resource. June 2016 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-351 https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/082e65c5285f46bfc363bbd4d0768f57.pdf 4d0733b0e30e459219f3e7191f8d6dc0 PDF Text Text WELCOME TO MASHPEE - LAND OP THE WAMPANOAGS Once again we gather here on Wampanoag land to cele­ brate the coming together and sharing of our heritage with our sisters and brothers from neighboring tribes and from tribes throughout the land. MASHPEE WAMPANOAG INDIANS For the "People of the First Light," the Annual Powwow is a time for meeting old and new friends, strengthening the ties of our Native American heritage, passing on knowledge from our elders to our youth, and a time to thank the Great Spirit for letting us come together. The Powwow gives Native Americans a chance to show unity and to share traditional and contemporary talents with those who join us on this occasion. This is also an occasion for remembering events that have come to pass over the past 300 years. Our ancestors welcomed the Europeans to these shores, taught them to survive, and suffered for their kindness. We, their descendants, are still fighting for recognition of what is rightfully ours. Not only is this a time for remembering, but it is also a time for giving thanks to the many people who have supported Wampanoag concerns over the past years. We thank those who want to learn more about Native Americans and who support our customs and traditions that we strive to keep alive. We thank all who are celebrating with the People of the First Light at this Annual Powwow. Ho! Peace, President, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council, Inc. Director, Title IV, Part A, Mashpee Public School, Indian Education Program. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wampanoag Description An account of the resource Traditional Wampanoag territory encompasses a wide swath of southern New England--much of what is now southeastern Massachusetts, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Today, there are two federally recognized communities: one at Mashpee, Cape Cod; the other at Aquinnah (Gay Head), Martha's Vineyard. Wampanoag people were among the first indigenous people regionally to begin writing and published a Wampanoag-language bible as early as 1663--a text that has been useful in contemporary language revival efforts. Wampanoag people have also been devoted writers of their own history, as evidenced by the detailed timelines that appear even on the official tribal websites. <br /><br /><strong>Resources</strong> <br /><a href="http://mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/" target="_blank">Mashpee</a> Wampanoag Tribe<br /><a href="http://www.wampanoagtribe.net/Pages/index" target="_blank">Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head</a> (Aquinnah)<br /><a href="http://www.wlrp.org/" target="_blank">Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Welcome to Mashpee" by Joan Tavares Avant Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Avant, Joan Tavares Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Indigenous Resources Collaborative Siobhan Senier Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Joan Tavares Avant. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Description An account of the resource Avant wrote this piece while she was President of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council and Director of Mashpee's Indian Education Program, and published it in the tribe's annual powwow flyer. The Mashpee powwow flyers have been an important source of Wampanoag writing and self-representation, as they address both Wampanoag people and non-Native visitors to the powwow. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <em>Mashpee Wampanoag People of the First Light Annual Powwow </em>flyer. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Date Created Date of creation of the resource. June 2016 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-352 https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/028b8a74becf2b0eab453ef78ce4aca2.pdf 3b7311403a3875a6e7518f2ff6427003 PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Narragansett Description An account of the resource The Narragansett Indian Tribe has inhabited what is now the state of Rhode Island for over 30,000 years. Federally recognized in 1983, the tribe is now headquartered in Charlestown. In addition to many historic deeds and letters, Narragansett people produced what is probably the first tribal magazine in New England, The Narragansett Dawn, from 1935-36. Today, Narragansett writers include the award-winning journalist John Christian Hopkins, also an inventive novelist; the poet Ella (Brown) Sekatau; and storyteller/author Paulla Dove Jennings. To learn more about Narragansett history and people, visit the tribal website at narragansett-tribe.org, as well as the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum in Exeter, RI. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Letter" (1959) by Chief Little Wolf (Mi'kmaq) to Princess Red Wing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chief Little Wolf (Mi'kmaq) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959-11-26 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tomaquag Museum, Princess Red Wing Papers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Tomaquag Museum. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Description An account of the resource In this letter, Little Wolf (writing from Roxbury, MA) wishes Red Wing a happy Thanksgiving and consoles her on the death of White Oak. He praises her museum and also references the Dovecrest Restaurant, on the same premises. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-353 https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/b892f91e7abe90af8d38676cfc993e5f.pdf 555323809a9bb2cf4b81aabee1b6894f PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Narragansett Description An account of the resource The Narragansett Indian Tribe has inhabited what is now the state of Rhode Island for over 30,000 years. Federally recognized in 1983, the tribe is now headquartered in Charlestown. In addition to many historic deeds and letters, Narragansett people produced what is probably the first tribal magazine in New England, The Narragansett Dawn, from 1935-36. Today, Narragansett writers include the award-winning journalist John Christian Hopkins, also an inventive novelist; the poet Ella (Brown) Sekatau; and storyteller/author Paulla Dove Jennings. To learn more about Narragansett history and people, visit the tribal website at narragansett-tribe.org, as well as the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum in Exeter, RI. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "To our Youth" by Cassius Champlin Description An account of the resource Cassius A. Champlin was President of the Tribal Council during the 1930s, when Red Wing was publishing <em>The Narragansett Dawn</em>. In this letter or speech to tribal youth he extols the values of education and caring for each other. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Champlin, Cassius A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tomaquag Museum, Princess Red Wing Papers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Tomaquag Museum. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-354 https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/f1a178c4e0cd9f06e24c61891c138c1c.pdf a089bdd0bcadb3e8f0b94767b571eee4 PDF Text Text ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Narragansett Description An account of the resource The Narragansett Indian Tribe has inhabited what is now the state of Rhode Island for over 30,000 years. Federally recognized in 1983, the tribe is now headquartered in Charlestown. In addition to many historic deeds and letters, Narragansett people produced what is probably the first tribal magazine in New England, The Narragansett Dawn, from 1935-36. Today, Narragansett writers include the award-winning journalist John Christian Hopkins, also an inventive novelist; the poet Ella (Brown) Sekatau; and storyteller/author Paulla Dove Jennings. To learn more about Narragansett history and people, visit the tribal website at narragansett-tribe.org, as well as the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum in Exeter, RI. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Animal Lore" by Lone Wolf Description An account of the resource Lone Wolf (Lawrence W. Wilcox) was a frequent contributor to <em>The Narragansett Dawn</em>, which Red Wing edited and published between 1935 and 1936. This piece comes from Red Wing's files for the magazine; it seems not to have been published Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lone Wolf (Wilcox, Lawrence W.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935-36 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tomaquag Museum, Princess Red Wing Papers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Tomaquag Museum. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-355 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/28bd9a8cf04d3dd4a9d3d652c632fde1.pdf 7625a086d3536d283ebb837d3e785a4c PDF Text Text ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Narragansett Description An account of the resource The Narragansett Indian Tribe has inhabited what is now the state of Rhode Island for over 30,000 years. Federally recognized in 1983, the tribe is now headquartered in Charlestown. In addition to many historic deeds and letters, Narragansett people produced what is probably the first tribal magazine in New England, The Narragansett Dawn, from 1935-36. Today, Narragansett writers include the award-winning journalist John Christian Hopkins, also an inventive novelist; the poet Ella (Brown) Sekatau; and storyteller/author Paulla Dove Jennings. To learn more about Narragansett history and people, visit the tribal website at narragansett-tribe.org, as well as the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum in Exeter, RI. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "A Niantic Review" by Fred V. Brown (1935) Description An account of the resource Fred V. Brown (Niantic/Narragansett) was a frequent contributor to <em>The Narragansett Dawn</em>, which Red Wing published and edited. This piece appeared in the June 1935 issue of the magazine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brown, Fred V. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935-06 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tomaquag Museum, Princess Red Wing Papers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Tomaquag Museum. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-356 https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/a1cd96b170bf7da1648f231503946a9f.pdf 78119a1558e131e04c6e239faadfb64e PDF Text Text ������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Narragansett Description An account of the resource The Narragansett Indian Tribe has inhabited what is now the state of Rhode Island for over 30,000 years. Federally recognized in 1983, the tribe is now headquartered in Charlestown. In addition to many historic deeds and letters, Narragansett people produced what is probably the first tribal magazine in New England, The Narragansett Dawn, from 1935-36. Today, Narragansett writers include the award-winning journalist John Christian Hopkins, also an inventive novelist; the poet Ella (Brown) Sekatau; and storyteller/author Paulla Dove Jennings. To learn more about Narragansett history and people, visit the tribal website at narragansett-tribe.org, as well as the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum in Exeter, RI. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Letter or Speech to Native Women's Council" by Princess Red Wing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Princess Red Wing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tomaquag Museum, Princess Red Wing Papers Transcription by Ashlee Thomas Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Tomaquag Museum. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-357 Description An account of the resource Transcription: Fellow – Native Americans —— In numbers there is force, for good or evil. Together we stand, divided we fall. The Native American has fell to his present state because of lack of unity, ambition & education. So 1000’s have left the rank & file of Indianhood and proceeded to live, as Jew & Gentile. But he has not dragged his brother, cousin or family along with him, as did the Jew and the Italian. These Jews did not loose their religion or way of life; but improved upon it. Let us do likewise; for the Native American has given more to this present civilization, than it ever gave back to him. This civilization does not belong to the white man,—it belongs to all races who have fought, worked & struggled to advance it. Education, medical science, mining of ores, conservation of natural resources, inventions of modern equipment, building of high structures, every field of endeavor, our race and all other races have had a part in them. Let’s go back a 1000 years before the Arabs had zero, the Indians had found zero. They had the new calculation which they are teaching in the schools to-day. Before Rome ever built the great Apian Way, of which history speaks, the Natives of South America built a great 4 lane highway. The whole Roman road could be place into one lane of this road, which is still being used, and yet history never mentioned it. Before the Spanish arrived the Natives had refined gold, had gold filled teeth & tooth brushes. The first League of Nations for Peace was formed by the Iroquois. For 100 years before the Revolutionary War, New England, New York, Del, Penn, Maryland and the Virginians were under the protection of this League of Nations for Peace. And when the 13 little colonies fought for independence, from the old world, they never would have won, if it had not been for our forefathers. And after the war, they formed their government after the government of the League of Nations of the Iroquois. Please don’t think the white man gave to the world, reading, writing, and arithmatic,—that came first from the dark man of Africa, who also gave first use of rubber and coffee. Doctors & pharmatists to-day use the same herbs, plants and minerals, for the same cures, for which my ancestors used them. Of course to-day, they have developed them into pills, powders & syrups. The pale face was wise. He took from every other race, that which was good and developed it for his own benefit. While our forefathers were pushed westward, herded on to reservations; in most cases the barron & useless lands. For generations we have been stailmated. Let us today, learn our history, and take our credit; hold on to our Indianhood and grab from every other race, that which is good for OUR benefit. Let us get into government, education, professions and skilled labors. Advance our arts, crafts and languages. Remember the faith of our fathers. Let us unity, both Native Men and Women,—rise up and take for our coming generations all that we need for a better life for all. Let us use our God-given talents for the up-lift of our race. Let us not waste them on civilized vices. Let us climb above them. let us get into the “fields that need cultivation.” Let us create more schools for bi-cultural education for Indian youth. Let us write our own history for the future. We must have more Indian doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses, business men & women, machanics for our benefit. We need more Indian cultural centers in every community & state. We must have more Indian children centers managed by Indians. We must have good strong hardworking, far-reaching Indian Organizations in all communities, but all co-operating with each other and helping one another. We must work to create an Indian Bureau by Indians and for Indians; we must learn manipulate government, and learn to write proposals to get money for needed programs and projects. We must learn how to put pressure on our officials to gain their support. We must exert ourselves, not only for our sakes but for our children & their children. I believe the native Women’s Council have made a good start along these lines; and hope all Native men will harken to them and put their shoulders to the tasks your women have so nobley begun. Use the little we have left and the Great Spirit will again smile on his red children and give them dominion of greater things Princess Red Wing has spoken I thank you. Cowunckinus https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/15f2d24aebe45069e3206b05fc60492d.pdf 747c1d6aabe5ba590f1067ae6722ce7c PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Narragansett Description An account of the resource The Narragansett Indian Tribe has inhabited what is now the state of Rhode Island for over 30,000 years. Federally recognized in 1983, the tribe is now headquartered in Charlestown. In addition to many historic deeds and letters, Narragansett people produced what is probably the first tribal magazine in New England, The Narragansett Dawn, from 1935-36. Today, Narragansett writers include the award-winning journalist John Christian Hopkins, also an inventive novelist; the poet Ella (Brown) Sekatau; and storyteller/author Paulla Dove Jennings. To learn more about Narragansett history and people, visit the tribal website at narragansett-tribe.org, as well as the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum in Exeter, RI. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Lullaby" by Princess Red Wing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Princess Red Wing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tomaquag Museum, Princess Red Wing Papers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Tomaquag Museum. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DV-358 https://www.dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/d0ddad37d8bd03294f1c9dd211ae3d86.pdf 95b2c10a8561700853237feb16896805 PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Narragansett Description An account of the resource The Narragansett Indian Tribe has inhabited what is now the state of Rhode Island for over 30,000 years. Federally recognized in 1983, the tribe is now headquartered in Charlestown. In addition to many historic deeds and letters, Narragansett people produced what is probably the first tribal magazine in New England, The Narragansett Dawn, from 1935-36. Today, Narragansett writers include the award-winning journalist John Christian Hopkins, also an inventive novelist; the poet Ella (Brown) Sekatau; and storyteller/author Paulla Dove Jennings. To learn more about Narragansett history and people, visit the tribal website at narragansett-tribe.org, as well as the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum in Exeter, RI. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Song" by Princess Red Wing Description An account of the resource Is this the Rhode Island state song (the tune?) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Princess Red Wing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tomaquag Museum, Princess Red Wing Papers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Tomaquag Museum. Used with permission. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf