Honoring Heritage, Strengthening the Future
🗓 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
📍 Location: Zoom (Free – Registration Required)
🌿 Echoes of Wisdom, Shared Across Generations
Voices of the Ancestors is a heartfelt virtual gathering and fundraising event honoring the stories, songs, and teachings passed down through the Shanenawá people. This evening brings together community leaders, youth, and cultural guardians to celebrate intergenerational knowledge — and to raise critical support for programs that protect and preserve it.
Through storytelling, music, and conversation, attendees will experience the vibrancy of a culture deeply rooted in respect for land, language, and lineage.
🌱 What You’ll Experience:
Live storytelling from Shanenawá elders and youth
Traditional songs or chants shared with cultural context
Reflections on the importance of ancestry in shaping community identity
Insights into how cultural programs are sustaining this legacy today
Updates on ongoing preservation projects and future initiatives
🧭 Event Format:
Opening welcome and intention setting
Storytelling and cultural sharing by featured speakers
Updates from the Indigenous Foundation on impact and future goals
Closing message of gratitude from community members
This event is part of the Indigenous Foundation’s annual fundraising series — spotlighting the importance of cultural preservation, intergenerational knowledge, and the community-led efforts that keep ancestral voices alive and protected.