30th Annual Native American Pow-Wow at Haverhill’s Plug Pond Is September 8-9

Plug Pond’s 2018 Native American Pow-Wow takes place Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9 in Haverhill. (Courtesy photograph)

The Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness brings their annual two-day Intertribal Pow-Wow to Haverhill’s Plug Pond next month on Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

For the 30th anniversary celebration, organizers are bringing together representatives from the Kasibahagua Taino Cultural Society, the Maine-based Penobscot Tribe with the Native Master Paddlers, among other dance groups, artisans and exhibitioners.

In addition to free rides in a Voyager canoe, patrons are invited to participate in native games, see tribal dance performances and craft demonstrations and enjoy traditional food offerings.

Patrons are welcome to bring blankets or chairs to sit on during the festivities, which are free and open to all.

For more information or to check out the full schedule of events, visit MCNAA.org.