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BITS & BYTES: Stockbridge-Munsee Artists at The Stockbridge Library; ‘Let It Shine! Block Party’; Lich Gate concert in Sheffield Park; The Fourth Annual Lenox Jazz Stroll; Arrowhead Community Day; Hildene wagon rides

The Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives opens Homeland: Stockbridge-Munsee Artists’ exhibit featuring artists Rebecca Burr, Reva Fuhrman, and Terri O’Connor

Stockbridge— On Friday, September 8th, the Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives opens “Homeland: Stockbridge-Munsee Artists” exhibit featuring artists Rebecca Burr, Reva Fuhrman, and Terri O’Connor.

Rebecca Burr is exhibiting her oil on canvas paintings. Burr’s work covers a variety of styles and subject matter. Commissions for home and office have included landscapes, abstracts, modern art, and Native American art. Burr is a member of the Mohican tribe and a self-taught artist since age 12. Growing up on the Red River in Wisconsin, which is where she lives today, she developed a personal connection with Mother Earth that resonates throughout her work. Inspiration for her mountain themes comes from the time when she lived in the Sierra Nevada Mountains where her son was born.

By Rebecca Burr. Image courtesy of Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives.

Reva Fuhrman, is an enrolled member of the Stockbridge Munsee Tribe, retired, and living on the Stockbridge Munsee reservation. Reva has been seriously beading for 23 years, first starting at age16. She is also part Iroquois and does the raised Iroquois beadwork as well as flat beadwork which was customary for the Mohican/Lenape people. She has studied beadwork from many tribes over the years. She creates her own base patterns and looks at images of historical beadwork and then creates her own rendition which is pleasing to her eye. Fuhman has several items in collections in the New York State Museum and also in Phillipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers, N.Y. She was chosen by the Wisconsin Arts Board to teach apprentices how to bead from 2016 – 2019.

By Reva Fuhrman. Image courtesy of…

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Lenni Lenape

Convicted escaped murderer spotted on security camera just a mile from Pa. prison

A convicted murderer was spotted on a security camera Saturday morning just 1.5 miles from the Pennsylvania prison he escaped from Thursday, officials said.

Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was seen on the camera at 12:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of Lenape Road, not far from the Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township.

Police also received a report of an attempted burglary near the area in the 1000 block of Ballintree Lane in Pocopson Township at 11:30 p.m. Friday. It wasn’t clear whether the incident was related to Cavalcante, who has been on the run since he escaped from the prison at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, officials said.

Cavalcante, who is from Brazil, was convicted of first-degree murder on Aug. 16 for fatally stabbing his 33-year-old former girlfriend and was sentenced to life in prison without parole last week, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said.

He is also wanted in connection with a 2017 murder in Brazil.

Cavalcante “is considered an extremely dangerous man,” and anyone who sees him should not approach him and call 911 immediately, District Attorney Deb Ryan said in a statement.

Danelo Cavalcante in the clothes he wore during his escape.Danelo Cavalcante in the clothes he wore during his escape.Chester County District Attorney

“Law enforcement is requesting that residents in the area remain indoors at this time,” Ryan said. “Lock your vehicles. Review your surveillance cameras and contact police if you observe anything suspicious.”

Cavalcante was seen on security video wearing a light-colored shirt, pants, white sneakers and a backpack. He has long, black curly hair, brown eyes, is 5 feet tall and weighs around 120 pounds, according to his “wanted” poster.

Hundreds of officers from local and state departments, the U.S. Marshals Service and SWAT are searching for Cavalcante.

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered…

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Delaware Tribe

Wayne National Forest Might Be Getting A New Name

Wayne National Forest, that lush green gem nestled in the heart of Appalachian Ohio, might be in for a bit of a makeover. A potential name change has got folks talking.

So, here’s the deal: Wayne National Forest got its name from General Anthony Wayne, a big-shot hero from the American Revolutionary War. But General Wayne’s legacy isn’t all parades and fireworks. His military achievements come with a side of controversy, particularly when it comes to his dealings with Native American communities during his campaigns.

Wayne was a significant figure in American history, but also a problematic one. He played a big part in various Revolutionary War battles, like the Battle of Brandywine in Philadelphia and the Battle of Monmouth.

Wayne National Forest in Ohio

But there’s more to General Wayne than his military prowess. His victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers near present-day Maumee, Ohio paved the way for the Treaty of Greenville. That treaty saw tribes agree to give up most of what would become Ohio and parts of Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan to American colonists.

The general was known as “Mad Anthony”. And he made good on that name by burning down indigenous towns and crops on his way to British Fort Miami.

Folks who are pushing for this name change have a point. They say it’s high time we looked at our history through a different lens. By giving the forest a name that’s more in tune with its natural wonders and a nod to its Indigenous roots, we can show that we care about history, people, and the environment all at once.

Wayne National Forest in Ohio

Today, roughly 40 tribes have ancestral ties to Ohio. With the conversation around renaming…

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Mohegan

37th Annual New England Christmas Festival Returns To Mohegan Sun

MONTVILLE, CT — The New England Christmas Festival is returning to Mohegan Sun in November.

More information on the event is available in the press release below:

Three-day festival kicks off Friday November 3rd; Tickets are on sale now!

WHAT: The 37th annual New England Christmas Festival returns to Mohegan Sun just in time for the holiday season! The popular award-winning show is the largest arts and crafts festival in New England.
WHEN/TIME: Friday, November 3rd – Sunday, November 5th

  • Friday, November 3rd – 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Saturday, November 4th – 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Sunday, November 5th – 9:00am – 5:00pm

WHERE: Earth Expo & Convention Center
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  • Single-Day Ticket – $17
  • Three-Day Ticket – $22
  • Kids ages 14 & under – Free Admission

IN DETAIL: All is merry and bright at the New England Christmas Festival! From November 3rd – November 5th, guests are invited to join a shopping extravaganza with over350 arts, crafts & specialty food pop-up shops owned by American Artisans that come together once a year for three days only. Shoppers will go on a giant treasure hunt to find unique holiday gifts for loved ones while also tucking away a goodie or two for themselves.
The array of handmade products includes stunning jewelry, seasonal decorations, photography, distinctive home accessories, spa products, children’s toys and clothes, pet specialties, gifts for the sports minded, specialty foods, personalized gits and much, much more. These are items that will not be found on store shelves, but rather cater to those looking for “something more”. There is something for everyone, and in all price ranges!

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Mohican

Ribbon Cut on Williamstown’s Mohican Trail

image descriptionLocal and state officials cut the ribbon on the Mohican Trail in Williamstown on Thursday morning.image descriptionOne of the new signs marks the trail head near the corner of Syndicate Road and North Street (U.S. Route 7).image descriptionThe Western New England Greenway gave Williamstown two signs to designate its new multimodal trail as part of a network advocates envision from Canada to Connecticut.

Berkshire Bike Path Council President Margie Cohen speaks at Thursday’s ceremony.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — At the ribbon cutting for the new Mohican Trail on Thursday morning, the president of the Berkshire Bike Path Council remembered a time when not everyone believed such paths could be built.

 

“Twenty-three years ago, a small chorus of people started singing ‘Bike path, bike path, bike path,’ and everybody thought we were nuts … including Mayor Barrett,” Margie Cohen said, nodding to now state Rep. John Barrett III, one of several state and local dignitaries on hand for the ceremony.

 

“Twenty-three years later, the Berkshire Bike Path Council has over 400 members singing, loudly, ‘Bike path, bike path, bike path.’ Included in that chorus is all of our state and local officials and so many partners. … All the voices are coming together to encourage a path from Vermont to Connecticut.”

 

The 2.4-mile leg of that larger project was completed earlier this year by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, which turned over ownership of the trail from Syndicate Road to the Spruces Park to the Town of Williamstown.

 

Thursday’s ceremony was an opportunity for MassDOT officials and local representatives, along with community activists like Cohen, to celebrate the trail and recognize those who made it happen.

 

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45th Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow returns to Hudson Fields Sept. 9-10

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Kennett Library honors Lenape during grand opening celebration

KENNETT SQUARE — On a Sunday with blue skies and bright sunshine, people from across Pennsylvania united with regional supporters and dedicated locals to witness a moment in his and her story — the people’s story.

The Kennett Library, an all-new $22 million facility, held its grand opening celebration on August 27. Approximately a thousand people attended the event which spanned several hours.

The festivities began with a ceremonial book pass to the new Kennett Library at 320 E. State St. from the former venue 216 E. State St. on August 27 in Kennett Square. An estimated 100 people took part, passing books down the street with plenty of smiles and laughter along the way.

As the book pass procession continued, the heritage of the Lenape people took center stage with a ceremonial vocal and drum performance by Chief Chuck Gentlemoon DeMund of Stroudsburg, Monroe County.

He is the chief of ceremonies of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.

During the ceremonial performance, DeMund called on the Creator 12 times to complete a sacred blessing of the Kennett Library.

Pennsylvania has never acknowledged the Lenape as this land’s indigenous people.

  • Kennett Library representative Lou Florence accepts books for the Lenape...

    Kennett Library representative Lou Florence accepts books for the Lenape collection. (JEN SAMUEL – DAILY LOCAL NEWS)

  • People pass books to the new Kennett Library at 320...

    People pass books to the new Kennett Library at 320 E. State St. from the former venue 216 E. State St. on August 27 in Kennett Square. (JEN SAMUEL – DAILY LOCAL NEWS)

  • People pass books to the new Kennett Library at 320...

    People pass books to the new Kennett Library at 320 E. State St. from the former venue 216 E. State St. on August 27…

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UPUA voted Wednesday to support the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Penn State’s calendar

The University Park Undergraduate Association voted by majority to support the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Penn State’s calendar and a land acknowledgement statement being put in the university syllabi.

Penn State’s campuses are located on the original homelands of the Erie, Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora), Lenape (Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee), Monongahela, Shawnee (Absentee, Eastern and Oklahoma), Susquehannock and Wahzhazhe (Osage) Nations.

“Omitting Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a recognized holiday on the Pennsylvania State University Holiday Calendar means that these students are being omitted from the Penn State Community, as well,” according to the resolution.

The UPUA resolution asked the university registrar to recognize Oct. 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The resolution also asked the Faculty Senate to include the land acknowledgement in the university’s syllabi and excuse students from missed classes due to cultural and religious days and events, including Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Three members of the executive board of the Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association brought this issue to the attention of the UPUA and spoke at Wednesday’s meeting.

“This is just the beginning, we have so much more to fix and add on to this,” Kayla Cwalina, a member of the Lakota nation, said.

Cwalina, a third-year studying criminology and education in rehabilitation and human services, said the resolution is “a step in the right direction” to get “some sort of semblance of our nations, heritage, and culture back.”

Adriana Peterson, a member of the Navajo and Menominee nations, said the university should do what it can.

“All you can do is reconcile and, going forward, figure out how you are going to fix this problem that you have created,” Peterson, a second-year studying media studies, said.

Timothy Benally, a member of the Navajo nation, said Indigenous People are still here and highlighted the importance of the land acknowledgement statement.

“It shouldn’t…

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BITS & BYTES: Walk for Elizabeth Freeman Center; Walk with Amal at MASS MoCA; Eric Shumann at Bushnell Sage Library; Beethoven trios with Capital Region Classical; Ensemble Chaconne at Norfolk Library; Stockbridge-Munsee Community walks with OLLI; Star gazing at Notchview; Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market unveils solar mobile market van; Make art with OLLI

‘Rise Together for Safety & Justice’, Elizabeth Freeman Center’s (EFC) annual fall fundraiser

Berkshire— Starting on Monday, September 11th, Elizabeth Freeman Center’s (EFC) annual fall fundraiser, “Rise Together for Safety & Justice”, will take place across the county.

EFC is the county’s frontline agency providing free, confidential services to almost 4,500 survivors (and their children) of domestic violence and sexual assault annually. Violence prevention programs are offered to another 600 youth and staff in schools across the county.  EFC services are accessible 24 hours a day every day via the toll-free hotline, 866-401-2425. Other services include: shelter, emergency transportation, counseling, court advocacy, Safe Pet, supervised visitation, and specialized services for immigrants, LGBQT+ persons, disabled people, and rural survivors. Offices are located in North Adams, Pittsfield, and Great Barrington.

To support the work of the center, six walks are scheduled across the county as follows: 

In Pittsfield on Monday, September 11th, meet at Persip Park at the corner of Columbus Avenue and North Street. In Lenox on Thursday, September 14th, meet at Roche Reading Park next to Lenox Library on Main Street. In North Adams on Tuesday, September 19th, meet at City Hall on Main Street. In Great Barrington on Wednesday, September 20th, meet in front of Town Hall on Main Street. In Lee on Thursday, September 21st at 5:30 p.m., meet on the green next to Town Hall on Main Street. In Williamstown on Wednesday, September 27th meet in front of Tunnel Street Café on Spring Street. All walks start at 5:30 p.m, except for the walk in Great Barrington which starts at 4:30 p.m.

Visit EFC online to make a donation or register as an individual or as a team. Invite your friends, families, and colleagues to support you as you walk to ensure safety and justice for all Berkshire residents. For more…

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Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits

DeWanna Bonner and Jordin Canada will duke it out when the Connecticut Sun (25-12) play the Los Angeles Sparks (16-21) at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, September 5 at 7:00 PM ET.

Connecticut fell short of victory by a final score of 89-58 versus New York last time out. The team was led by Tiffany Hayes’ 11 points and Olivia Nelson-Ododa’s 10 points. With a final score of 72-64, Los Angeles defeated Washington the last time out. Layshia Clarendon led the team (15 PTS, 3 STL, 44.4 FG%).

Check out the latest odds on this matchup and place your bets with BetMGM Sportsbook. New to BetMGM? Use our link and promo code GNPLAY for a bonus offer for first-time players!

Sun vs. Sparks Game Time and Info

  • Who’s the favorite?: Sun (-350 to win)
  • Who’s the underdog?: Sparks (+275 to win)
  • What’s the spread?: Sun (-7.5)
  • What’s the over/under?: 156.5
  • When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut
  • TV: Twitter, NBCS-BOS, and Spectrum Sports

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Sun Season Stats

  • The Sun are averaging 82.4 points per game this season (fifth-ranked in WNBA), but they’ve really shined defensively, allowing only 79 points per contest (best).
  • Connecticut is grabbing 33.5 boards per game (eighth-ranked in league). It is allowing 34.2 rebounds per contest (fifth-ranked).
  • The Sun have been one of the top teams in the league in terms of assists, as they are delivering 20.6 per game (third-best in WNBA).
  • Connecticut is thriving in terms of turnovers, as it ranks second-best in the league in turnovers committed (12.3 per game) and best in forced turnovers (14.8 per contest).
  • With a 36.1% three-point percentage this season, the Sun are third-best in the WNBA. They rank sixth in the league…

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