Native Opinion Episode 271 Saturday
The Signs Of Our Existence As Native People Are Everywhere
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this episode of Native Opinion, we welcome Jonathan Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) who discusses with us the effect of COVID–19 on his tribe, The American education system, and its lack of American Indian curriculum in public schools, and also Massachusetts upcoming "Plymouth 400” commemoration & and everything wrong with Thanksgiving as an American Holiday.
GUEST BIO:
**Jonathan Perry is an Aquinnah Wampanoag culture bearer, leader, historian, artist and professional speaker. He is grounded in the traditions of his ocean-going ancestors. His material work embodies the refined quality of that of his ancestors, while still drawing upon his experience in a contemporary society.
Jonathan’s pieces reflect balance within the Natural World, incorporating stories, effigies, and symbology of Wampanoag traditions. He is currently serving his fifth, three-year term as Councilman for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). Jonathan works diligently to enforce and uphold the sovereignty of his tribal nation as well as to maintain cultural continuance among his tribal citizens. He has over fifteen years of experience working within the Tribal Historic Preservation Office, with the responsibility of protecting and preserving cultural sites of significance throughout southern New England.
He currently works for the Elders Council at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to ensure cultural continuity and preservation within the community. Jonathan has over twenty years of experience in the research and historical interpretation of Eastern Woodlands Native culture and art.
He has worked with various non-profit and tribal organizations in exhibit design and cultural consultation based on traditional Wampanoag knowledge, symbolism, and values. Jonathan was most recently awarded the 2017 First People’s Fund Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award for his work in reviving Wampanoag maritime traditions.**
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Plymouth 400 commemeration website
In The Mercenaries’ Own Words: Documents Detail Tigerswan Infiltration Of Standing Rock
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