The Nolumbeka Project envisions a Connecticut River Valley where the histories, cultures, and persistence of Northeastern Indigenous Peoples are recognized and celebrated, and where all beings are acknowledged as kin.
Our Values
- The Nolumbeka Project is a welcoming, inclusive, non-tribal organization.
- We respect Indigenous knowledge and worldview, and we seek tribal and non-tribal input in planning our actions.
- We value the opportunity to promote public gatherings where Indigenous voices are amplified and their stories are illuminated.
- We do not teach cultural traditions or determine who is Native.
- In the tradition of the Pocumtuck Nation whose homelands we occupy, we commit to a future that promotes mutual respect, reciprocity, and cooperation.
- We strive to serve as a bridge between individuals, cultures, and generations as nolumbeka “the calm waters between the rapids.”
Our Mission
We host annual gatherings and educational events featuring Indigenous presenters sharing their knowledge, cultures, and histories. We work to protect and preserve the land, especially the ancient multi-tribal villages of which Wissatinnewag is an integral part.
Upcoming Events
Indigenous Voices
FROM THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY OF MASSACHUSETTS
A 10-Part Series of Short Videos About Native Life Past and Present
Produced by Nolumbeka Project in collaboration with Turning Tide Films
Directed by Robbie Leppzer
Produced by Jennifer Lee (Northern Narragansett)
Become a Volunteer
We welcome volunteers to support our work and our events
Nolumbeka Project 