All Nolumbeka Project events are free, accessible, and open to all
We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by making all Nolumbeka Project events free, accessible, and open to all. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
Volunteers are always welcome. Please contact us at nolumbekaproject@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Link to “Sharing Mohican Knowledge and Presence in the Berkshires” Saturday, March 1, 1 – 3 p.m. EST. A conversation on Zoom with Shawn Stevens and Wanonah Kosbab, members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans. Shawn is cultural & historical educator, spiritualist, and storyteller and his sister, Wanonah is a cultural revitalization advocate focused on environmental stewardship and mental health. Facilitated by David Brule. See flyer below. Donations appreciated. nolumbekaproject.org/donate
Art exhibit featuring works by internationally known and multi-talented Wampanoag artists Deborah Spears Moorehead and Robert Peters
April-May
Great Hall, Great Fall Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Featuring Deborah Spears Moorehead,Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag, and Robert Peters, Mashpee Wampanoag. The exhibit will focus on pre-colonization and the 350th Anniversay of Metacomet’s (King Philip’s) War and the Great Falls Massacre on May 19, 1676. Great time of year for school groups to learn more about the Indigenous History and their continued presence here in our Valley and throughout the Northeast.
Sponsored by Friends of the Discovery Center, DCR, Nolumbeka Project
“The Legacy of Wampanoag Supreme Sachem Metacomet (King Philip)”
Saturday, April 25, Time TBD
Zoom webinar (Registration info TBA)
Join us for a Zoom webinar with Deborah Spears Moorehead (Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag), and Robert Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag). Facilitated by David Brule. Deb and Robert will have an art exhibit in the Great Hall of the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls in April and May. You can meet them in person at the Discovery Center where they will be Honored Guests for the Day of Remembrance proceedings on Saturday, May 16.
Day of Remembrance: Commemoration of the 350th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre (May 19, 1676) and Metacomet’s (King Philip’s) War
Saturday, May 16
Honored Guest Speakers and Artists from Northeastern Tribes, including the Eastern Medicine Singers. and Nipmuck flute player Strong Eagle Daly. Programs, and Special Presentations and times TBA.
Art exhibit featuring the photography of Scott (Strong Hawk) Foster
July-August
Great Hall, Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Scott Foster is an award-winning photographer and member of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band. Artist reception date TBA.
Sponsored by Friends of the Discovery Center, DCR, Nolumbeka Project,
Peskeompskut Paddle on the Connecticut River
Friday, July 31
Details TBA
13th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: A Celebration of Native American Art, Music, and Cultures
Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2
Unity Park, Turners Falls, MA
Free. Donations welcome. Appeals to all ages and backgrounds.
This year will include recognition of the 350th Anniversary, the “end” of King Philip’s (Metacom’s) War on August 12, 1676. More details TBA.
Full Beaver Moon Gathering
Saturday, November 21, 1-4pm
Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Ave. A, Turners Falls, MA
Presenters TBA
Past Events Media
TRAILER: Wissatinnewag
By Gillis MacDougal
Talk given by Jennifer Lee at All Souls Church
Greenfield, MA, October 12, 2025
Scroll to 25:00 to begin her presentation
Videos from the 2025 Pocumtuck Homelands Festival
Thank you to Montague Community TV for the beautiful recordings of these memorable presentations where indigenous people share their own stories in many inspiring, informative, meaningful, powerful, creative ways. (Please note: our emcee is Justin Beatty, not James.)
Film panel discussion: Ancient Sea Peoples of the North Atlantic
A recording of the discussion that followed the screening of Ancient Sea Peoples of the North Atlantic film on March 2, 2025. The panel features producer Ted Timreck, Anthropologist William Fitzhugh, Archaeologist Paul Robinson, and Nolumbeka Project President David Brule. Also in attendance was Native Ceremonial Preservationist Doug Harris and his wife Genevieve. The entire film can be rented or purchased from Bullfrog Films.
11th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: A Celebration of Native American Art, Music & Cultures, August 3-4, 2024
Produced by Montague Community TV
Full Snow Moon Social Dance led by Annawon Weeden
February 1, 2020, Greenfield Community College
Mashalisque and Frances Crowe: Women and Native Land History
With Doug Harris and Sarah Pirtle, November 29, 2020
“New Lights in the Dawnland” Audio storytelling
Produced by Michael and Carrie Kline
“You Can’t Unknow the Past” Audio Storytelling Produced by Michael and Carrie Kline
Reconciliation Ceremony, May 19, 2004
Produced by Montague Community TV, edited by Steve Alves, and adapted for viewing on this website by Greenfield Community TV
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