Wabanaki storytellers, historians, language keepers, writers, dancers, and singers will share their expertise during this program on August 1 through the grant-funded Wabanaki Voices: Their Stories, Their Art project. The project aims to provide the opportunity and support for the Wabanaki to tell their own history on Bureau-stewarded lands through programs and interpretive materials.
Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic with you. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Program presenters:
- Dr. Dwayne Tomah—Passamaquoddy language keeper
- Lauren Stevens—Passamaquoddy singer & writer/poet
- Isaac Syliboy—Mi’kmaq & Passamaquoddy dancer & singer
- Richard Silliboy—Mi’kmaq basket maker
- Jan Paul—Penobscot storyteller & education specialist
Meet in the lawn to the right of the park booth. In the vent of rain, the program will be held at the pavilion across Route 1 from the park's main entrance.