Alosada Kpiwi - An Abenaki Perspective with Place: An Immersive Guided Hike with Rich Holschuh

Saturday, September 9, 2023

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Make up date: Sunday, September 10, 2023, same time.

Outside at The Nature Museum

Sliding scale registration

"Let's walk in the woods" - a conversation among ourselves and with All of Our Relations, exploring other ways of seeing and being in relationship with place led by Rich Holschuh. Our immersive guided walk will take us through the fields and forests of The Nature Museum grounds and the Grafton Village Park. Rich will focus on various facets of presence, relationships, connections, and past/present cultural views as we meander among natural wonders.

Important Note: We will be exploring surrounding natural areas as part of this program. Areas we explore may have uneven/unlevel terrain, variable ground conditions, and require moderate hiking. Unless there is hazardous weather, this program will occur rain or shine. Please be sure that you’re available for the make up date of Sunday 09/10 at the same times as we cannot refund you if you’re unable to attend the rescheduled program. Please come with proper footwear, clothing, water, and snacks to keep you safe and comfortable as we may be away from facilities for long periods of time.

Presenter Bio:  Rich is a resident of Wantastegok (Brattleboro, VT) and immersed in the stories layered within this landscape. He serves as Chair for the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs and is a public liaison and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Elnu Abenaki, members of the contemporary northeastern Native community. Rich is founder and co-director of the Atowi Project. His work draws upon history, linguistics, geography, and culture to share beneficial ways of seeing and being in relationship with place.

Resource Link: Weaving a thread through the 7 generations by Melody Walker Brook, Abenaki educator, activist, and artist