Published: 9/5/2019 9:35:20 PM
Modified: 9/5/2019 9:35:10 PM
ATHOL — Larry Spotted Crow Mann will give a presentation, “When the Land Speaks: Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Land, People & Nature through the Eyes of the Native Americans of New England” on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Athol Public Library.
During this program, Larry Spotted Crow Mann will discuss Nipmuc culture and history and the ancient relationship between the land and the Indigenous peoples of Massachusetts.
Mann is a member of the Nipmuc Tribe of Massachusetts. He is an award-winning writer, educator, and motivational speaker. His poetry has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.
Mann is also a board member of the Nipmuk Cultural Preservation,which is an organization set up to promote the cultural, social and spiritual needs of Nipmuc people as well an educational resource of Native American studies.
For more information about Larry Spotted Crow Mann, visit
http://www.whisperingbasket.com/
Copies of Larry’s books will be available for purchase at this event ($15). Cash or checks accepted.
The program was made possible with support from the Friends of the Athol Public Library. Free and open to the public. Register by calling 978-249-9515.