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BBQ and Bonfires to benefit Mahican District of Scouting

Get your taste buds ready! On Friday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m., Round House BBQ in Trenton will team up with the Michigan Crossroads Council of Scouting America to host BBQ and Bonfires.

BBQ and Bonfires will take place in the restaurant at 2760 W. Jefferson. This is an exciting opportunity to gather with friends, enjoy delicious BBQ, taste featured bourbons, and support a great cause—the Mahican District of Scouting.

Mahican District Vice President and Round House BBQ co-owner Brad Alderman said attendees will be treated to a savory, slow-smoked BBQ dinner and a flight of handpicked bourbons perfect for the occasion.

“The evening will be filled with live music, laughter, and the warmth of a bonfire under the stars,” he said, adding that there will also be yard games—such as cornhole—to spark some friendly competition. “With its combination of great food, bourbon tasting, and a crackling bonfire, this promises to be an evening of unforgettable camaraderie and fun.”

The event is exclusive to adults aged 21 and over, with a minimum donation of $100 per person. The donation covers the BBQ dinner, bourbon tasting, and all the evening’s activities, but guests should note that a cash bar will also be available. The attire is casual.

“We will also have several raffles; each quest will receive a keepsake-tasting glass,” he said.

For those interested in supporting the cause further, sponsorship opportunities are still available.

“Proceeds from the evening will go directly toward benefiting scouting initiatives in the local area. These funds will help provide essential resources such as camping programs, premier camp properties, training for volunteer leaders, staff support, and the operation of the Scout Shop,” said LaKeisha Steckler, District Executive, Michigan Crossroads Council.  “It’s a great way to give back while enjoying an incredible evening.”

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Sambo Creek Renamed to Paemasing Creek in Honor of Mahican Hero

At a pivotal moment in Smithfield Township’s history, local leaders have decided to rename a controversially named waterway to Paemasing Creek, a gesture that not only sheds a racist moniker but also honors a significant figure in the area’s history. This decision was reached during the Feb. 28 Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors meeting, where Alex Jackson, the Conservation and Recreation Director, detailed the renaming process and the preferred new names for Sambo Creek and its adjacent counterpart.

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Renaming Process and Public Input

Alex Jackson announced the preferred new name, Paemasing Creek, after extensive consultation with stakeholders, including the Lake Valhalla community’s proposal to rename Little Sambo Creek to Whitetail Creek. Public comments are welcomed until March 15, offering a platform for community engagement and input on this significant change. Jackson’s open invitation for feedback underscores the inclusive approach taken by the township in addressing this sensitive issue.

Historical Significance of Paemasing

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The choice of Paemasing as the new name carries profound historical significance. Paemasing was a Mahican Native American who played a pivotal role in the life of Johanna Boston, a slave seeking freedom from her notorious master, Solomon Jennings. By providing shelter and aid, Paemasing not only saved Boston’s life but also assisted in her journey to freedom. This act of heroism is commemorated through the renaming, highlighting the area’s rich historical tapestry and acknowledging the contributions of Native Americans and African Americans alike.

Shedding Light on a Dark Past

The previous name, Sambo Creek, had long been a source of contention within the community, with many viewing it as a racist slur. The discourse around the creek’s name revealed a complex history, including its prior name, N-word Run, which further emphasized the need for change. The township’s collaboration with the Monroe County Historical Association and…

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Bangladeshi actress Mahiya Mahi can’t cast her vote as she is contesting in Rajshahi – News18 Bangla Pi News

Dhaka: Election atmosphere across Bangladesh from 8 am on Sunday. The 12th National Parliament elections have started in this country. Several artists from the entertainment world were nominated this year.

Actor Asaduzzaman Noor, actress Ferdous Ahmed, actress Mahia Mahi, singer Mumtaz Begum, singer Dolly Sayantani, singer Nakul Kumar Biswas, comedian Qamar Uddin Arman are among them.

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Mahiya Mahi is an independent candidate for Rajshahi-1 (Godagari-Tanore). The actress is participating in this election for the first time. Its symbol is a truck. He himself is a constituent of Dhaka’s Uttara. But since he is a candidate this time, he is deprived of the right to vote.

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Mahia told the media, “I am a constituent of Uttara in Dhaka. Voting is usually held there. But this time I can’t go because there are elections.” Since he is a candidate, he should stay in the district. So you won’t be voting in your area this time.

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Mahiya Mahi chose the truck icon himself last December. “My parents, my husband told me to choose a truck brand… For me, a truck is the best,” she said, leaving the Rajshahi district commissioner’s meeting hall.

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Pocumtuck Homelands Festival considers how history ‘ties together’

TURNERS FALLS — Organizers of the Pocumtuck Homelands Festival celebrated a decade of bringing people together to learn about Native American culture and history over the weekend.

The 10th annual festival, put on by the Nolumbeka Project with help from RiverCulture, reprises the 12,000-plus-year tradition of Indigenous peoples from all over the Northeastern United States gathering at the site, according to event coordinator Diane Dix. Organizers continued this tradition by fostering a feeling of togetherness to help people heal from a history of violence and tension between tribal and non-tribal peoples that impeded such congregations.

Not only is the site of the festival significant as a historical gathering place for Indigenous tribes, but it is also held across the river from the site of the Great Falls Massacre of May 19, 1676. The incident is considered to be the turning point of King Philip’s War, when 300 women, children and elders were killed during an attack by Capt. William Turner and colonial militiamen.

Today, the Pocumtuck Homelands Festival brings together a lineup of historians, storytellers and musicians, as well as more than 30 vendors and artisans selling a variety of goods relating to Native American culture.

“Usually, I have to travel many hours to be with the Native community, and I’m seeing a lot of friends and acquaintances here,” said Jennifer Lee, who sits on the Nolumbeka Project’s board of directors. “There’s a lot of love and camaraderie. A lot of these people … wherever we are is my home.”

Lee said the guest speakers drew the most interest of any facet of the festival. She highlighted Mohawk elder and spiritual leader Tom Porter as particularly captivating.

“Tom Porter is a gem,” she said. “He’s really from tradition and cultural knowledge, and he’s so welcoming to everybody.”

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Mahi can dance: When cricket stars gather in one place, something like this happens, the video goes viral

Viral dance video of Indian cricket players: Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni only appears in the IPL after his retirement. Mahi CSK recently won a huge victory in the Indian Premier League. Since then, he has remained in the debate. Meanwhile, a video of a cricketer is circulating the Internet. In the clip, which has gone viral, Mahi can be seen doing an amazing dance. In this video, many people are shown along with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, including the all-round star of the Indian national team Hardik Pandya.

In fact, Indian cricketers not only rock the cricket pitch, but when they get together they add glamour to the event. On the other hand, if we talk about M.S. Dhoni, since he stopped playing cricket, his fans will see his new style. Cricketers were sometimes seen riding a bicycle and sometimes a tractor. Meanwhile, he was now seen dancing furiously.

Dhoni dances to the song “Dilli Wali Girlfriend”.

This video of Mahi that rocked the internet was posted on a YouTube channel called @totallycricket5872. In which she can be seen dancing to Ranbir Kapoor’s “Dilli Wali Girlfriend”. This dance video of star cricketers features a birthday party. In which, in addition to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, many others can be seen dancing, including Hardik Pandyu, Krunal Pandyu and Ishaan Kishan. In this video, you can clearly see how the players who have reached the party get great pleasure. Although this video is old, it is getting very viral on social media these days.

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$25.9m for Ngāi Tahu to reduce young South Island Māori in state care

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai (right) with MP Poto Williams. Photo / George Heard

Nearly $26 million will be put towards a prevention programme to reduce the number of young Māori in the South Island entering the Oranga Tamariki system.

The programme, Whānau as First Navigators, is being led by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Te Rūnanga) to improve the outcomes of children and families in the Ngāi Tahu tribal area.

Its tribal area is the largest in New Zealand and extends from the White Bluffs (southeast of Blenheim) and Kahurangi Point in the north to Stewart Island in the south.

Minister for Children, Hon Kelvin Davis, today announced Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu would receive $25.9m of Oranga Tamariki funding over three years. Photo / George HeardMinister for Children, Hon Kelvin Davis, today announced Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu would receive $25.9m of Oranga Tamariki funding over three years. Photo / George Heard

Minister for Children, Hon Kelvin Davis, today announced Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu would receive $25.9m of Oranga Tamariki funding over three years.

It comes after footage emerged of staff reacting violently to young people in the care and protection residence in Christchurch, Te Oranga.

In July, Acting OT chief executive Sir Wira Gardiner said the facility would be closed as soon as possible.

It comes after footage emerged of staff reacting violently to young people in the care and protection residence in Christchurch, Te Oranga. Photo / SuppliedIt comes after footage emerged of staff reacting violently to young people in the care and protection residence in Christchurch, Te Oranga. Photo / Supplied

Oranga Tamariki had been planning to shut down all 10 care and protection residences across the country but after the footage emerged, Gardiner ordered the process to be expedited.

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When art and skate park converge

Outdoor sculpture park Art Omi had already commissioned a large-scale multimedia work by Puerto Rican artist Chemi Rosado-Seijo for early summer 2020. Little did the arts center know how timely the interactive installation would be.

The pandemic hit in March, forcing the closure of most businesses as well as museums and art galleries. Art Omi, located on 120 acres in Columbia County, and recently named one of the best sculpture parks in the country, could accommodate socially distanced crowds and soon became one of the few open art destinations in the Hudson Valley, drawing art lovers and anyone seeking vast outdoor spaces during quarantine.

Sculpture lover or park aficionado? Didn’t matter. Both came – in droves, the arts center said.

And at a time when isolated masses were searching for community, Art Omi proceeded building Rosado-Seijo’s commissioned work: an enormous immersive installation that would soon bring yet another group to the park — skateboarders.

‘Shooting concrete’

Rosado-Seijo, who was included in the Whitney Biennial in New York City in 2017, had already shown an interest in exploring parallels between skateboarding and contemporary art with his series “History on Wheels” and his 2006 sculpture “La Perla’s Bowl.” That work, built with residents of San Juan’s La Perla community, functioned as both a skateboarding ramp and an actual pool.

At Art Omi, his “Mahican Pearl-Hole (the Mahican Bowl)” installation was envisioned to honor and evoke the batéy, a sacred space where the Caribbean’s indigenous Taíno communities gather, meet, play and perform rituals. “The artist wanted to talk about the ancient history of the stone circle,” said curator Nicole Hayes. “The excavated stones that line the bowl talk about that spiritual side.”

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