Event
Cultural Connections in the Park: Beading Demonstration with Kaya Lolar, Panawahpskek Nation; and Alexandra Francis, Peskotomuhkat (fisher clan) naka Panawapskewi (eel clan)
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 44.362093, -68.207050
Sieur de Monts, Acadia National Park
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The Cultural Connections in the Park series occurs on select Wednesdays from June through September.
Kaya Lolar (she/her) is a citizen of the Panawahpskek Nation and has been learning to bead alongside her mother from their mentor, Alexandra Francis, since the spring of 2024. Kaya has a passion for writing (especially creatively) and greatly values the power of storytelling as one of many tools to amplify Indigenous voices and inspire the youth of generations to come. She aims to expand her creativity through the traditional practice of beading as a reimagined vessel for sharing stories.
Alexandra (Neptune) Francis is a Peskotomuhkat (fisher clan) naka Panawapskewi (eel clan) citizen, mother, and artist. Growing up at Sipayik, learning basic beadwork at an early age, the seeds of cultural expression were planted.
Alex ventured into 2D art while in high school and university and continues to use skills acquired as a basis for all creation. In 2019, she revisited beadwork and has continued to actively create contemporary and traditional art.
Presently residing in Panawapskek territory, as a Wabanaki Traditional Arts mentor, Alex actively shares knowledge with others with the aim of continuity for cultural art forms. She says, “the vitality of our culture lies in the passing on of all the aspects of what makes us who we are- passing on the gifts of our ancestors.”
All Cultural Connections programs are sponsored by Dawnland, LLC, are offered in partnership between Acadia National and the Abbe Museum, and are free and open to the public.
Reservation or Registration: No
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Alexandra Francis
Kaya Lolar