Tamara Wilder and Friends will be among a number of demonstrators and teachers offering workshops on Saturday, May 25th.
This event is
FREE
&
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Hope to see you there!
From Red Headed Blackbelt Press Release:
The Eel River Wailaki are excited to announce their 1st annual Big Time event, a social gathering celebrating Native American cultures, to be held on May 25-26 at the Southern Humboldt Community Park in Garberville. This special event features an array of free traditional workshops for all ages on Saturday, May 25, and traditional dances on Sunday, May 26. Attendees can purchase food and handcrafted items from local artisans on both days.
Event Details:
Date: May 25-26, 2024
Time: Saturday, May 25, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM and Sunday, May 26, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Location: Southern Humboldt Community Park, 1144 Sprowl Creek Rd, Garberville, CA
Admission: Free. Food and handcrafted items available for purchase.
Accessibility: Handicap parking and access will be available. Activities will be held for all ages. No pets are allowed except for registered service dogs.Saturday’s Program:
The Big Time event begins with an opening prayer and welcome at 11:00 AM on Saturday, with traditional knowledge workshops running from 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM. Saturday will feature notable speakers and singer/songwriters Good Shield Aguilar, Dr. Lyla June, and Desirae Harp. At 12:30 PM, Good Shield Aguilar of Seventh Generation Rise will share soulful music inspired by his life as an Oglala Lakota and Pasqua Yaqui activist, accompanied by flutist Mignon Geli. At 1:30 PM, Lyla June and Desirae Harp will present on Native Food Sovereignty, and at 5:00 PM they will share songs. Desirae Harp is a community organizer, ecological educator, and member of the Onacáṭis (Mishewal Wappo) tribal nation. Lyla June is a scholar and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages, and blends her extensive academic work, traditional worldview, and dynamic presentation style to engage audiences across the globe towards personal, collective, and ecological healing.
Hands-on workshops include soapstone bead making, net making, and fire starting with Tamara Wilder of Paleotechnics; flint knapping with Bruce Goulette; presentations on Wailaki history and stories by Ben Schill; and plant identification with Cassandra May. Attendees can also learn basket weaving with Tana Carrico, Pine Needle basket making with Caroline Holt, Abalone pendant making with Redbird, and how to make Manzanita cider and Pine Nut bracelets with Tek Tekh.
Sunday’s Program:
On Sunday, the event opens with a prayer at 12:00 PM, followed by traditional dances starting at 12:30 PM. This is an excellent opportunity for all to experience traditional Native dance and demonstrations, and enjoy visiting the many vendors and community groups present.
Event Guidelines:
This is a family-friendly event, and all are welcome to come and enjoy the festivities. Please note that no drugs or alcohol are allowed at the event. No pets are allowed, except for service dogs. For more information and a full schedule, please visit the Facebook page “Friends of the Eel River Wailaki’s” or contact us via email at events@eelriverwailaki.com.
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