The Ancestral Arts, Education & Cultural Foundation will host an evening honoring the strength, stories and legacy of Native women, featuring speakers, a panel discussion, cultural performances, tribal vendors and traditional food samples.
Keynote speaker Bella Noka, a Narragansett tribal elder and Indigenous rights leader, will join presenters Darlene Bruce-Spencer, Maryrose Morigeau, Taylor Dumpson and Nilda Mencia. Josephine Smith, a Shinnecock Tribal Nation elder and educator, will serve as mistress of ceremonies.
The program will explore traditional knowledge, culture, community and youth, with time for questions and answers. Marchantas del Caribe will present drumming, dance and traditional music. Vendors will offer Native arts, crafts, jewelry, books, resources and cultural exhibits.
The foundation will also unveil a new sign, name and expanded mission.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 5–8 p.m. (Arrival at 4 p.m.)
Where: Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead
Online option: Zoom
The program is free and open to the public, with an option to join virtually via Zoom.
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