No Braver Men takes a look at the 1st Regiment of rhode Island, and how Indigenous people as well as people of color impacted that regiment who fought in the revolutionary war. This talk is hosted by Loren Spears, Executive Director at the Tomaquag Museum in Rhode Island, and Robert Geake, Rhode Island historian, and is a board member of the Cocumscussoc Association which manages the Smith's Castle museum in Rhode Island.   This is EPISODE 4 of this podcast series, and is produced by Tomaquag Museum. (Please see: www.Tomaquaguseum.org/podcasts for more episodes on indigenous culture)This series is sponsored in part by: The University of Rhode Island office of the President and the office of Community, equity and Diversity. The Rhode Island Indian Council O'Neil's Package Store The Mohegan Tribe The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Mashantucket PRXN

  No Braver Men takes a look at the 1st Regiment of Rhode Island, and how Indigenous people as well as people of color impacted that regiment who fought in the revolutionary war. This talk is hosted by Loren Spears, Executive Director at the Tomaquag Museum in Rhode Island, and Robert Geake, Rhode Island historian, and is a board member of the Cocumscussoc Association which manages the Smith's Castle museum in Rhode Island.   This is EPISODE 3 of this podcast series, and is produced by Tomaquag Museum. (Please see: www.Tomaquaguseum.org/podcasts for more episodes on indigenous culture)This series is sponsored in part by: The University of Rhode Island office of the President and the office of Community, equity and Diversity. The Rhode Island Indian Council O'Neil's Package Store The Mohegan Tribe The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Mashantucket PRXN

No Braver Men takes a look at the 1st Regiment of rhode Island, and how Indigenous people as well as people of color impacted that regiment who fought in the revolutionary war. This talk is hosted by Loren Spears, Executive Director at the Tomaquag Museum in Rhode Island, and Robert Geake, Rhode Island historian, and is a board member of the Cocumscussoc Association which manages the Smith's Castle museum in Rhode Island.   This is EPISODE 2 of this podcast series, and is produced by Tomaquag Museum. (Please see: www.Tomaquaguseum.org/podcasts for more episodes on indigenous culture)This series is sponsored in part by: The University of Rhode Island office of the President and the office of Community, equity and Diversity. The Rhode Island Indian Council O'Neil's Package Store The Mohegan Tribe The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Mashantucket PRXN

No Braver Men takes a look at the 1st Regiment of Rhode Island, and how Indigenous people as well as people of color impacted that regiment who fought in the revolutionary war. This talk is hosted by Loren Spears, Executive Director at the Tomaquag Museum in Rhode Island, and Robert Geake, Rhode Island historian, and is a board member of the Cocumscussoc Association which manages the Smith's Castle museum in Rhode Island.   This is EPISODE 1 of this podcast series, and is produced by Tomaquag Museum. (Please see: www.Tomaquaguseum.org/podcasts for more episodes on indigenous culture)This series is sponsored in part by: The University of Rhode Island office of the President and the office of Community, equity and Diversity. The Rhode Island Indian Council O'Neil's Package Store The Mohegan Tribe The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Mashantucket PRXN

In this episode of Indigenous Lifeways, we examine historical uses of rivers for travel by Indigenous people. This lecture is presented by Tomaquag Museum's Executive Director, Lorén Spears. Visit our website at:http://www.tomaquagmuseum.org Tomaquag Museum 390 A Summit Rd Exeter, Rhode Island,02822 (401)491-9063    

Hōkūle'a and Hikianalia, are two Polynesian voyaging canoes, who are sailing across Earth's oceans to join and grow a global movement toward a more sustainable world. The Hōkūle'a outrigger canoe made a stop in Rhode Island, and in the tradition of Canoe societies, asked permission of the Narragansett nation to come ashore and visit with nation members. This episode of the Indigenous Lifeways podcast introduces you to the crew of the Hōkūle'a and explains a little bit about the mission of the voyage that is underway. Read more about the Polynesian Voyaging Society on their website. To learn more about Tomaquag Museum, Rhode Islands ONLY Native American Museum, visit our website: http://www.tomaquagmuseum.org

Tomaquag Museum has won the Institute of Museum and Library Services award, the United States highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. For 22 years, the award has celebrated institutions that respond to societal needs in innovative ways, making a difference for individuals, families and their communities. The award will be presented at a ceremony event in Washington, D.C. "Congratulations to the Tomaquag Museum on bringing this prestigious national honor to Rhode Island," said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. "I was proud to nominate the Museum for its impressive work preserving Rhode Island's Native American culture. The Museum is an exceptional resource that I hope will honor the important heritage of Rhode Island's indigenous people for generations to come." Said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D) Rhode Island. "This year's National Medal recipients show the transforming role of museums and libraries from educational destinations to full-fledged community partners and anchors," said Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. "We are proud to recognize the extraordinary institutions that play an essential role in reaching underserved populations and catalyzing new opportunities for active local involvement." This podcast episode is part 1 of the Ceremony that took place in Washington DC. About Tomaquag Museum: Tomaquag Museum, Rhode Island's only museum entirely dedicated to telling the story of the Indigenous Peoples was established in 1958. It is a Native-led nonprofit museum. Tomaquag serves as a cultural bridge between the past, present and future as well as a facilitator between the Indigenous communities and the diverse world. Through our unique collection, lectures, tours, off-site programs, and arts & educator workshops, we educate the public regarding Native history, culture, arts, current events, and environmental issues. The Museum is visited each year by artists, researchers, students, and travelers from across the United States and throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.tomaquagmuseum.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  

Tomaquag Museum has won the Institute of Museum and Library Services award, the United States highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. For 22 years, the award has celebrated institutions that respond to societal needs in innovative ways, making a difference for individuals, families and their communities. The award will be presented at a ceremony event in Washington, D.C. "Congratulations to the Tomaquag Museum on bringing this prestigious national honor to Rhode Island," said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.  "I was proud to nominate the Museum for its impressive work preserving Rhode Island's Native American culture. The Museum is an exceptional resource that I hope will honor the important heritage of Rhode Island's indigenous people for generations to come." Said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D) Rhode Island. "This year's National Medal recipients show the transforming role of museums and libraries from educational destinations to full-fledged community partners and anchors," said Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. "We are proud to recognize the extraordinary institutions that play an essential role in reaching underserved populations and catalyzing new opportunities for active local involvement." This podcast episode is part 1 of the Ceremony that took place in Washington DC. About Tomaquag Museum: Tomaquag Museum, Rhode Island's only museum entirely dedicated to telling the story of the Indigenous Peoples was established in 1958. It is a Native-led nonprofit museum. Tomaquag serves as a cultural bridge between the past, present and future as well as a facilitator between the Indigenous communities and the diverse world. Through our unique collection, lectures, tours, off-site programs, and arts & educator workshops, we educate the public regarding Native history, culture, arts, current events, and environmental issues. The Museum is visited each year by artists, researchers, students, and travelers from across the United States and throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.tomaquagmuseum.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Indigenous Lifeways series: "Inspiration of a Native Glass Blower" Featuring Native Glass Blower, Preston Singletary Final Episode In this episode of Indigenous Lifeways, Internationally recognized Glass Blowing artist Preston Singletary talks about his background and career in this discussion presented by the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Brown University. Mr. Singletary discusses his relationship with western glass blowing traditions and Northwest native design. He takes us on a deeper discovery of other influences such as the study that he refers to as "Genetic Memory" and other ideas around navigating and analyzing your dreams. He speaks about the correlation to Native Vision quests. He presents various examples of his work and presents the background on many of his objects of which many are from his own traditional native influences. Preston Singletary Website:http://prestonsingletary.com Support Our Podcasts! Visit http://www.patreon.com/artways Tomaquag Museum Website: http://www.tomaquagmuseum.org Follow Us! Twitter Facebook Is there a subject you would like us to cover or present? E-mail Mike Johnson at [email protected]   Artist Preston Singletary Full Bio: The art of Preston Singletary has become synonymous with the relationship between European glass blowing traditions and Northwest Native art. His artworks feature themes of transformation, animal spirits, and shamanism through elegant blown glass forms and mystical sand carved Tlingit designs. Singletary learned the art of glass blowing by working with artists in the Seattle area including Benjamin Moore and Dante Marioni. As a student and assistant, he initially focused on mastering the techniques of the European tradition. His work took him to Kosta Boda (Sweden) where he studied Scandinavian design and met his future wife. Throughout his 30+ years of glass blowing experience, he has also had opportunities to learn the secrets of the Venetian glass masters by working with Italian legends Lino Tagliapietra, Cecco Ongaro, and Pino Signoretto. In 2010, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound. Now recognized internationally, Singletary's artworks are included in museum collections such as The British Museum (London, UK), The Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA), The Seattle Art Museum (Seattle WA), the Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY), the Mint Museum of Art and Design (Charlotte, NC), the Heard Museum (Phoenix, AZ), and the Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC). Singletary maintains an active schedule by teaching and lecturing internationally. In 2009, the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA, launched a major mid-career survey of his work, entitled Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire, and Shadows. This exhibition featured Clan House, his largest commission to date, and traveled to venues across North America.

Indigenous Lifeways series: "Inspiration of a Native Glass Blower" Featuring Native Glass Blower, Preston Singletary Episode 2 In this episode of Indigenous Lifeways, Internationally recognized Glass Blowing artist Preston Singletary talks about his background and career in this discussion presented by the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Brown University. Mr. Singletary discusses his relationship with western glass blowing traditions and Northwest native design. He takes us on a deeper discovery of other influences such as the study that he refers to as "Genetic Memory" and other ideas around navigating and analyzing your dreams. He speaks about the correlation to Native Vision quests. He presents various examples of his work and presents the background on many of his objects of which many are from his own traditional native influences. Preston Singletary Website:http://prestonsingletary.com Support Our Podcasts! Visit http://www.patreon.com/artways Tomaquag Museum Website: http://www.tomaquagmuseum.org Follow Us! Twitter Facebook Is there a subject you would like us to cover or present? E-mail Mike Johnson at [email protected]   Artist Preston Singletary Full Bio: The art of Preston Singletary has become synonymous with the relationship between European glass blowing traditions and Northwest Native art. His artworks feature themes of transformation, animal spirits, and shamanism through elegant blown glass forms and mystical sand carved Tlingit designs. Singletary learned the art of glass blowing by working with artists in the Seattle area including Benjamin Moore and Dante Marioni. As a student and assistant, he initially focused on mastering the techniques of the European tradition. His work took him to Kosta Boda (Sweden) where he studied Scandinavian design and met his future wife. Throughout his 30+ years of glass blowing experience, he has also had opportunities to learn the secrets of the Venetian glass masters by working with Italian legends Lino Tagliapietra, Cecco Ongaro, and Pino Signoretto. In 2010, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound. Now recognized internationally, Singletary's artworks are included in museum collections such as The British Museum (London, UK), The Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA), The Seattle Art Museum (Seattle WA), the Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY), the Mint Museum of Art and Design (Charlotte, NC), the Heard Museum (Phoenix, AZ), and the Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC). Singletary maintains an active schedule by teaching and lecturing internationally. In 2009, the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA, launched a major mid-career survey of his work, entitled Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire, and Shadows. This exhibition featured Clan House, his largest commission to date, and traveled to venues across North America.