Living in Two Worlds
April 1, 2009
Gill Solomon chief sachem, Massachuset-Ponkapoag Tribal Council
Kristen Wyman manager, Island Ambassador Program, Boston Harbor Islands
Mildred McGowan native, Nipmuc Nation-Natick Band
Larry Mann leader, Quabbin Lake Singers

The people who first inhabited the land now known as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts share their own stories. They show the difference between the European world view and the natives' world view, and demonstrate the importance of passing on oral traditions to younger generations. This presentation includes a drum and voice performance by Larry Mann and his sons, the Quabbin Lake Singers.

Culture & Identity | History
American Indian | Boston Harbor Islands | Native history | traditions | Community Building | Native American | Lifestyle | Spirituality & Religion
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