Preserving Identity Through Story, Memory, and Generational Wisdom
🗓 Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
🕖 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Zoom (Free – Registration Required)
🌿 Stories That Carry the Spirit of a People
The Shanenawá people have passed down their history through oral traditions — spoken stories, songs, chants, and teachings — for generations. These are not just memories; they are living archives that preserve the community’s origins, values, and way of life.
In this special cultural event, community leaders and knowledge keepers will share traditional narratives that illuminate the tribe’s ancestral past, its sacred relationship with the forest, and the responsibilities carried from one generation to the next.
🌱 What You’ll Learn:
An introduction to the historical roots of the Shanenawá people
How oral tradition functions as education, governance, and spiritual record
The importance of language in preserving tribal knowledge
How stories are shared, remembered, and protected within the community
Reflections on how oral history supports cultural continuity in modern times
🧭 Event Format:
Welcome and cultural context from Indigenous Foundation hosts
Live storytelling in both the Shanenawá language and translated English
Reflections and commentary from elders and youth
Open Q&A and cultural appreciation dialogue
This event is part of the Indigenous Foundation’s cultural heritage series, honoring the power of story to preserve identity, deepen understanding, and strengthen community across generations.