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SUMMARY:She Carries the Nation:
LOCATION:Offsite\n<p>330 Court Street\, Riverhead\, NY 11901</p>
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DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors of AAECF\, Inc. cordially invites membe
 rs of the press\, elected officials\, community leaders\, Tribal Nations\,
  cultural organizations\, educators\, families\, and the public to join us
  for a historic celebration as we officially unveil our organization's new
  name and signage:\nANCESTRAL ARTS\, EDUCATION & CULTURAL FOUNDATION\, INC
 . (AAECF\, Inc.) Attend in person or via Zoom..\nhttps://pmlib.libnet.info
 /event/17670792
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join Zoom program:&nbsp\;<a href="https://
 us02web.zoom.us/j/88416528463?pwd=9uvjjGEuPrvKPHHFAZn36E15JWzZsu.1">https:
 //us02web.zoom.us/j/88416528463?pwd=9uvjjGEuPrvKPHHFAZn36E15JWzZsu.1</a></
 p>\n<p>Meeting ID: 884 1652 8463<br />Passcode: 222080</p>\n<p>New Name. E
 xpanded Mission. Same Commitment to Community!</p>\n<p>Together\, We Honor
  Our Ancestors\, Celebrate Our Cultures\, and Inspire Future Generations.<
 /p>\n<p>This milestone represents an exciting new chapter in our organizat
 ion's 30-year history\, reflecting our expanded commitment to ancestral ar
 ts\, education\, cultural preservation\, workforce development\, and commu
 nity empowerment.</p>\n<p><br />FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER:&nbsp\;Bella Noka
 \,&nbsp\;Elder &amp\; Activist\, Narragansett Tribal Nation</p>\n<p>Bella 
 Noka will deliver an inspiring keynote honoring the strength\, resilience\
 , wisdom\, and enduring contributions of Indigenous women.</p>\n<p>MISTRES
 S OF CEREMONIES:&nbsp\;Josephine Smith\,&nbsp\;Elder &amp\; Educator\, Shi
 nnecock Tribal Nation</p>\n<p>DISTINGUISHED INDIGENOUS WOMEN SPEAKERS:</p>
 \n<p>MaryRose Morigeau &mdash\; Bitterroot Salish\, enrolled member of the
  Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT)\, Montana.<br />Attorney T
 aylor Dumpson &mdash\; Narragansett Indian Tribe\; advocate for justice\, 
 civil rights\, and sovereignty.<br />Darlene Bruce Spencer (Rainbow Warrio
 r) &mdash\; Wolf Clan Mother\, Pokanoket Tribe\; Tribal Council member\, s
 inger-songwriter\, artisan\, herbalist\, and author.<br />These remarkable
  women will share ancestral wisdom\, cultural traditions\, leadership expe
 riences\, and powerful stories highlighting the vital roles Indigenous wom
 en play in preserving their Nations\, protecting their heritage\, and insp
 iring future generations.</p>\n<p>SPECIAL CULTURAL PRESENTATION</p>\n<p>Ta
 &iacute\;no Heritage &amp\; Cultural Presentation<br />Presented by Nilda 
 Mencia</p>\n<p>An educational presentation celebrating Ta&iacute\;no histo
 ry\, ancestral traditions\, cultural identity\, and the enduring legacy of
  the Indigenous peoples of the United States &amp\; the Caribbean.</p>\n<p
 >TRIBAL REPRESENTATION &amp\; CULTURAL CELEBRATION</p>\n<p>Our program cel
 ebrates the diversity and strength of Indigenous Nations\, with representa
 tion from the Shinnecock\, Unkechaug\, Pokanoket\, Narragansett\, Bitterro
 ot Salish/Confederated Salish and Kootenai\, and Ta&iacute\;no communities
 \, among others for one night on the Corchaug Territory</p>\n<p>Guests wil
 l experience traditional singing\, drumming\, dancing\, storytelling\, cul
 tural education\, and opportunities to engage with Indigenous community me
 mbers.</p>\n<p>INDIGENOUS WOMEN ARTISANS &amp\; HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE</p>\n<
 p>&ldquo\;She Who Creates Sacred Pieces&rdquo\;</p>\n<p>Meet talented Indi
 genous women artisans showcasing handcrafted jewelry\, beadwork\, traditio
 nal crafts\, artwork\, and culturally inspired creations.</p>\n<p>Support 
 Indigenous women-owned businesses while discovering meaningful\, one-of-a-
 kind gifts just in time for the holiday season.</p>\n<p>A TASTE OF INDIGEN
 OUS TRADITIONS</p>\n<p>Guests will have an opportunity to sample tradition
 al Indigenous foods\, celebrating ancestral foodways\, cultural knowledge\
 , and the importance of preserving culinary traditions across generations.
 </p>\n<p>A CELEBRATION FOR ALL GENERATIONS</p>\n<p>This FREE educational a
 nd cultural experience welcomes Indigenous and non-Indigenous families\, y
 outh\, elders\, educators\, and supporters throughout Long Island and beyo
 nd.</p>\n<p>Come witness history in the making as AAECF\, Inc. honors its 
 past\, celebrates its new identity\, and continues building bridges of cul
 tural understanding and unity.</p>\n<p>FREE ADMISSION | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
 </p>\nhttps://pmlib.libnet.info/event/17670792
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