Tribal Voices at Glen Echo Park

Sun Nov 3, 2024
1:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Glen Echo Park
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Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration honors the culture and history of Native Americans as part of the Diverse Voices. This series amplifies the stories of diverse and often-underrepresented groups. This year’s event will feature live performances, storytelling, and artistic activities with opportunities for audience participation.

The event includes:

  • a performance by Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers, who present a colorful, educational, and entertaining “pow wow-style event featuring American Indian Dance, Drum & Song,” carrying on the long-standing traditions, culture, and heritage of their indigenous ancestors;
  • a solo performance of Blues, Jazz and Soul music by Carly Harvey, an Eastern Band Tsalagi and Tuscarora descendant and the originator of "Native Scat," an improvisational fusion of a traditional Jazz scat with Native vocables;
  • a presentation by Native America’s Protectors, who will perform and share the origin/history of various dance styles, including Men's Eastern Woodland, Women's Eastern Woodland, Women's Blanket, Hoop Dance, Modern Dance, and Men's Eastern Style;
  • artisan demonstrations of leather and bead work and artwork for sale;
  • drop-in artistic activities throughout the day
  • The National Park Service will provide interpretive information and their Junior Ranger program will be available throughout the event. In addition, the event includes food trucks specializing in Native American cuisine and other cuisine.

 

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