The Farmington Public Library welcomes community members to a conversation with former Chief and Elder Barry Dana about Penobscot history and culture. A teacher and keeper of the culture, artist, canoe maker, athlete, gardener of ancient seeds, and former chief of the Penobscot Nation, he has a unique perspective on Penobscot culture, both pre- and post-contact. During this event, Dana will use a Q&A format to engage the audience in an open-ended conversation on a variety of topics. This event is supported by the Revolutionary Maine Commemoration Grant, awarded by the Maine State Library.
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