TURNERS FALLS The ninth annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival brought vendors, stories, dancing, drumming and more to Unity Park over the weekend, with many attendees remarking on the festival’s growth.“This festival brings us back to our roots and.
‘Moving back toward balance’: Community remembers Great Falls Massacre 345 years later
Liz “Coldwind” Santana Kiser speaks at the Day of Remembrance recognizing the 345th anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre. The event was held at Peskeomskut Park in Turners Falls on Saturday. STAFF PHOTO/MARY BYRNE
Elnu Abenaki Chief Roger Longtoe Sheehan, a traditional artist and musician, performs at the Day of Remembrance at Peskeomskut Park in Turners Falls on Saturday, honoring the 345th anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre. STAFF PHOTO/ MARY BYRNE
Nulhegan Abenaki singer-songwriter Bryan Blanchette performs at Peskeomskut Park in Turners Falls for the Day of Remembrance on Saturday, honoring the 345th anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre. STAFF PHOTOS/MARY BYRNE