We're Number Seven! The RIIC is pleased to support the new "Workers' Safety Law," which went into effect on March 1, 2005. more>

Clothing Closet. The RIIC has opened a Clothing Closet at the Algonquin House. For more information, click here.

Native Recipes. Native Americans have long been preparing seafood by using a time-honored method: steaming them over hot stones covered with fresh seaweed. Click here to learn more. >

Rhode Island Indian Council Native Youth Program.  "NAPEWA" is a Native Youth program that meets every Friday evening at the R I Indian Council, from 6 pm until 8pm.  NAPEWA teaches local Native American children, ages 6 & up, all aspects of Eastern Native traditions.  The children learn their culture and the program instills pride in our rich Native heritage.

Leaders of the group include members of local tribes such as Narragansett, Eastern Pequot and Wampanoag.  Visiting Native artists teach the children about basket weaving, bead work and various forms of Native art. 

Call 401.781.1098 for more information.

 

 

 

The annual Pow Wow takes place on the third weekend of July. The sacred fire is started on Saturday morning at sun up and is kept lit until the end of the Pow Wow on Sunday. more>

See our Community Calendar for more Indian-related events in New England. 

Darrell Waldron receives a grant from the state, awarded by Senator Pichardo

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