Endicott College will welcome the North Shore community to campus on Sunday, November 8, for the Beverly 400+ Educational Powwow at Naumkeag, a free, family-friendly celebration of Indigenous culture, history, and community. Registration is encouraged.
Presented in partnership with Beverly 400+ and the Ohketeau Cultural Center, the event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at Endicott College and feature traditional Native American dance, drumming, storytelling, crafts, and opportunities for community members of all ages to learn, listen, and participate.
“We are honored to welcome Beverly 400+, the Ohketeau Cultural Center, and members of the surrounding community to Endicott for an afternoon centered on learning, connection, and celebration,” said Brandi Johnson, Vice President of Belonging and Strategic Engagement at Endicott College. “As Beverly reflects on 400 years of its history, it is essential that we recognize the Indigenous peoples whose histories and cultures are foundational to this place and create opportunities to learn directly from the people and traditions that continue to shape our community today.”
The event takes its name from Naumkeag, the Indigenous name associated with the area encompassing present-day Beverly and Salem. Long before European settlement, the region was home to Eastern Algonquian-speaking Indigenous peoples, including communities associated with the Massachusett and Pawtucket peoples.
The powwow is part of Beverly 400+, an initiative that commemorates the city's history and creates new opportunities for residents to explore the people, cultures, and stories that have shaped Beverly across generations.
The Beverly 400+ Educational Powwow at Naumkeag will be held Sunday, November 8, from noon to 5 p.m. at Endicott College in Beverly. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is suggested.