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Photos: Land acknowledgment ceremony at HCA

by | Apr 13, 2025 | Featured, Featured: Features

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted a land acknowledgment ceremony Saturday with members of the Nipmuc Tribe.

HCA Land Acknowledgment

Dancers (from left) Lila, Amelia, Juliet, Adeline and Wesley Greendeer perform. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

HCA Land Acknowledgment

People gather around drums on the stage. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

HCA Land Acknowledgment

Lila Greendeer displays the back of her outfit. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

HCA Land Acknowledgment

Cameron Greendeer discusses the headgear his son, Wesley, is wearing. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

HCA Land Acknowledgment

Maria Turner addresses the crowd. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

HCA Land Acknowledgment

Shani Turner gives a performance. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

HCA Land Acknowledgment

Jewelry is presented at a booth by (from left) Rachel Baylass, Paula Curtiss and Broderick Baylass. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

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