Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 4:00pm - 7:30pm Paint for Preservation 2018 11th AnnuAl Wet PAint Auction Benefit Join award-winning artists in celebrating Cape Elizabeth’s natural beauty and ecological significance at Breakwater Farm in Cape Elizabeth. A catered reception, elegant music and a lively auction of “wet” artwork painted en plein air throughout the weekend make this an event not to be missed! All proceeds benefit the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. A limited number of tickets will be available. For more information visit: capelandtrust.org/paint Preservation Sponsors: Media Sponsor: 330 Ocean House Road Cape Elizabeth ME 04107 207-767-6054 E-mail: info@capelandtrust.org www.capelandtrust.org For You, For Your Family, Forever Portland, ME • Portsmouth, NH • rmdavis.com Conservation Sponsors: Stewardship Sponsors: Brett Cary of Chimney Rock Food Co. Event Sponsors: 360 Uncoated • Casco Bay Frames & Gallery • Huffard House Design Knickerbocker Group • Maine Limousine Service Town & Shore Associates LLC • Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of CE Jill Hoy, Portland Head ligHt, Paint for Preservation 2017 M AY 2 0 1 8 8 1 seet and Passamaquoddy languages are in- terchangeable and sound fast and rhyth- mic, while the Penobscot language is a lit- tle slower and uses longer words. All tribes have active language recovery and educa- tion programs in the reservation. There is a large gathering hosted in Aroostook coun- ty each year called Mawomi, which means “welcome.” This event celebrates the cul- ture, dances, health, and strength of the tribal nations. The Passamaquoddy Tribal Nation has two different reservations communities in Maine. The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indi- an Township is located along breathtaking lake property near Princeton. The Passam- aquoddy Tribe at Sipayik or Pleasant Point is located along the ocean right next to Eastport. The Passamaquoddy are known for their excellent hunting and fishing abil- ities, and for the tribe’s strong Indigenous language and culture. Being located in some of the most isolated areas has served to keep members grounded in the Passam- aquoddy ways. They take part in ancient fu- neral and burial customs, including placing red marks on the face while in mourning to signify red ochre used for this purpose for centuries. They have wakes for those who have passed over in the house where the person lived instead of in a church or fu- neral home. They celebrate baby showers after the baby has been born. My homeland is the Penobscot Nation. We are located on Indian Island, which is surrounded by the Penobscot River and neighbors Old Town. Our reservation land includes the islands in the river north of us, although the only island with infrastruc- ture is the one we live on. We have strong cultural traditions, and we also have many members of the tribe who live and work in surrounding communities. Penobscots are the most centralized Indigenous communi- ty in the state, being closest to Bangor and Portland. Penobscots are known for our connection to the river, which we’re named for and flows through much of the state. We are a strong water culture, with many talented canoeists. There is much to say about each Nation and many things that make us unique from each other. At the end of the day, we are Wabanaki people. We are the reason our ancestors fought so hard to survive the un- thinkable. We strive to make them proud. n