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Photos & Video: ‘Then & Now’ Exhibition

Photos & Video: ‘Then & Now’ Exhibition

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community, together with Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, opened the ‘Then & Now’ exhibit “to showcase the committee’s growth since inception of their reconnection with their native ancestorial roots.” Committee Chairman, Terlena Murphy, said, “One of the goals of the committee... Read more of this article

Masterworks Exhibition: ‘Then And Now’

Masterworks Exhibition: ‘Then And Now’

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community is partnering with Masterworks to showcase “the committee’s growth since inception of their reconnection with their native ancestorial roots.” A spokesperson said, “The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community will partner with Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art to showcase the committee’s... Read more of this article

Photos, Video & 360: Pow Wow In St David’s

Photos, Video & 360: Pow Wow In St David’s

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community are holding their Bermuda Pow Wow — “a celebration of our ancestors” — this weekend at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds in St. David’s. A spokesperson previously said, “This year’s Pow Wow will be supported by the Warwick Gombeys who have attended many Pow Wows overseas and recently... Read more of this article

Pow Wow To Be Held On June 10th And 11th

Pow Wow To Be Held On June 10th And 11th

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community will be hosting a Pow Wow on June 10th and 11th at the St. David’s County Cricket Club. A spokesperson said, “St. David’s Islanders And Native Community is pleased to announce the dates of their Bi-Annual Bermuda Pow Wow 2023, June 10 & 11 at Lords, St. David’s County Cricket Club. This... Read more of this article

Pow Wow 2020 Cancelled Due To Covid-19

Pow Wow 2020 Cancelled Due To Covid-19

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community has cancelled its bi-annual Pow Wow, which was set for June 6 and June 7, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community has cancelled its bi-annual Pow Wow which was set for June 6 and June 7, as the Covid-19 health crisis continues... Read more of this article

Pow Wow 2020 To Be Held In June In St David’s

Pow Wow 2020 To Be Held In June In St David’s

St. David’s Islanders and Native Community is getting set to host its bi-annual Pow Wow on June 6 and June 7 at Lords, St. David’s County Cricket Club. A spokesperson said, “Since the first Reconnection in 2002, the bi-annual event, which displays the local customs of our community and our invited Native friends, has progressed over the years... Read more of this article

Diaspora Film Festival To Screen “Dawnland”

Diaspora Film Festival To Screen “Dawnland”

Exploring the “effects of diasporic communities” is the purpose behind the Bermuda Diaspora Film Festival, which is set to screen a film about the devastating impacts of removing Native American children from their homes. “To introduce the festival, they are showing the film ‘Dawnland’, a documentary following the story of the... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bermuda Pow Wow Second Day

Photos & Video: Bermuda Pow Wow Second Day

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community hosted the Bermuda Pow Wow — “a celebration of our ancestors” — on June 9 and 10 at the St. David’s County Cricket Club Grounds. Both days of the event began with the Grand Entry which is a sacred procession that officially opens the Pow Wow, in which Tribal flags are carried followed by... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Bermuda Pow Wow In St David’s

Photos/Video: Bermuda Pow Wow In St David’s

[Updated with photos] The St. David’s Islanders and native community will be hosting the Bermuda Pow Wow — “a celebration of our ancestors” — today [June 9] and Sunday [June 10] at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds in St. David’s. The event begins with the Grand Entry which is a sacred procession that officially opens the Pow Wow,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Native Drummers Visit School

Photos & Video: Native Drummers Visit School

[Updated with event programme] In advance of the Bermuda Pow Wow this coming weekend at the St David’s Cricket Club, a group of Native Drummers and members of The St. David’s Island and Native Community paid a visit to St. David’s Primary this morning [June 8] to talk with the students and provide them with live examples of their craft. Students... Read more of this article

Miss Native American USA To Attend Pow Wow

Miss Native American USA To Attend Pow Wow

Bermuda Pow Wow 2018 will be held this weekend at the St. David’s Cricket Club on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10, with visiting Native Americans joining with Bermudians in celebrating age old traditions. Hosted by the St. David’s Islanders & Native Community, the Pow Wow will welcome reigning Miss Native American USA, Autumn Rose Miskweminanocsqua... Read more of this article

Pow Wow To Be Held In June In St David’s

Pow Wow To Be Held In June In St David’s

The St. David’s Islanders and native community will be hosting the Bermuda Pow Wow 2018 — “a celebration of our ancestors” — on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds in St. David’s. Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. Video from the 2015 Pow Wow in St... Read more of this article

Foggo Helps Earn ‘Indigenous Day’ Recognition

Foggo Helps Earn ‘Indigenous Day’ Recognition

Bermudian Jean Foggo Simon — a St. David’s islander of Native descent currently living in Oberlin, Ohio — has been instrumental in convincing that city’s council to change ‘Columbus Day’ to ‘Indigenous Peoples Day.’ According to Time Magazine, Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates Native Americans and challenges... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Bermuda Pow Wow In St. David’s

Photo Set #2: Bermuda Pow Wow In St. David’s

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community hosted the Bermuda Pow Wow on June 13 and 14, with an estimated 40 visitors from overseas joining locals at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds. The celebration included a Libation and Dedication Ceremony, traditional St. David’s Island food, local and overseas Native American dancers, songs and... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Pow Wow Held In St David’s

Photos: Bermuda Pow Wow Held In St David’s

[Updated with video] The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community hosted the Bermuda Pow Wow today [June 13], with visitors from overseas joining locals at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds. The event included a Libation and Dedication Ceremony, traditional St. David’s Island food, local and overseas Native American dancers, songs and drums,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Native Drummers Visit School

Photos & Video: Native Drummers Visit School

[Updated with video] In advance of the Bermuda Pow Wow this coming weekend at the St David’s Cricket Club, a group of Native Drummers paid a visit to St. David’s Primary this morning [June 12] to talk with the students and provide them with live examples of their craft. Students enjoyed information on the art itself, along with live drumming... Read more of this article