"Many People, Many Places: The Particularities of Native New England," with children's program (ages 5-10) "Celebrating Indigenous People" 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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The annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration, on Monday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., will be hosted this year by Christ Church in Andover. There will be a children's program (ages 5-10) "Celebrating Indigenous People" from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Come hear Indigenous leaders at the national and local levels describe the unique experiences of the "people of first contact" with the Europeans and join in exercises and discussions with your colleagues as you ponder what you and your community might want to consider in your particular context. Alongside this morning program, a separate children's program will be offered. Following a shared lunch, the day will conclude with celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Guest Speaker and Preacher: Janine Tinsley-Roe, MMHC, an enrolled leader of the Shinnecock and Poospatuck Tribal Nations of Long Island, and former Missioner for Native American Ministries for The Episcopal Church. She is the great-great granddaughter of Shinnecock Priest and Episcopal Saint Paul Cuffee. She has worked for the preservation of her Native American culture on Long Island for over 40 years, establishing the Shinnecock Sewanaka Society. Janine is a lifelong member of Christ Church Bellport. She is the mother of three young adults, a grandmother and currently works with students with disabilities, neurodivergence and Autism. She is a faithful servant for her love of Native American ministry work and advocate for continued acknowledgment and presence of Native American ministry in the Episcopal and Anglican Churches.
This event is sponsored by the Office of Immigration and Multicultural Ministries of the Diocese of Massachusetts. Those with questions may e-mail the Rev. Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa at jbntagengwa@diomass.org.