Join us for unique discussions during a new Elders Talking Circle on Sept.17-18, 2022. Ask an Indian a question.

Topics of possible interest: 

• Pottery
• Flint Napping
• Indigenous Foods
• Native. American. Literature.
• Treaties vs. Reserved Rights
• Sovereignty
• Self-Determination
• Inherent Rights 
• Blood Quantum
• Sacred Herbs
• Living History
• MMIWC
• The United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 
• Diversity and Inclusion

Joining our Indian Village this year (2022) is Kacye Heister who traces her ancestry to Virginia's Pamunkey Tribe. Kacye is dedicating her life to connecting with her ancestors and putting ancient wisdom into action through arts, food and medicine. She uses traditional techniques that are mind blowing to teach and help reduce suffering. 

Hear Kacye share during our Elders Talking Circles and visit her living history exhibit at the Indian Village Sept. 17-18, 2022.

​Also follow Kacye on TikTok for updates on her work.

This year’s Indian Village features outdoor Elder Talking Circles. The Indian Village’s collection of exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities include: Native arts and crafts; beadwork; pottery; flint napping, wild-color tie dye; morel mushroom propagation; rock, gems and crystals; ancient healing practices; leather goods; wooden flutes; food is medicine garden; music; Native American regalia exhibit; fishing trap weaving; bones, stones and other treasures; as well as community healing. 

During last year's (2021) Indian Village, quilt artist Kerry Faraone, received inspiration from the Red Dress installation and designed a new art quilt. The Red Dress represents Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Violence against Native Americans and Alaska Natives far exceed national average.

Kerry submitted her art quilt to several shows including the Sacred Threads Quilts Group in Herndon, Va. Her red dress quilt will be on display at the old stone  Bluemont Methodist Church during this year's (2022) Bluemont Fair. The church address is 33843 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA 20135.

​Join us for the Sept. 17-18, 2022 Indian Village during the Historic Bluemont 52nd Annual Fair Located in North West Virginia ​about 70 Miles Northwest of D.C. Follow Parking Signs to Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135.

This year’s Indian Village also features outdoor Elder Talking Circles in Stone's Field at foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountain. Follow the signs for general free parking.
 
The Indian Village’s collection of exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities also include: Native arts and crafts; beadwork; pottery; flint napping, wild-color tie dye; morel mushroom propagation; rock, gems and crystals; ancient healing practices; leather goods; wooden flutes; food is medicine garden; music; Native American regalia exhibit; fishing trap weaving; bones, stones and other treasures; as well as community healing. 

Kerry is volunteer with the Waterford Quilt Guild.

The Red Dress installation continues this year at the Indian Village.

​Join us for the Sept. 17-18, 2022 Indian Village during the Historic Bluemont 52nd Annual Fair Located in North West Virginia ​about 70 Miles Northwest of D.C. Follow Parking Signs to Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135.

This year’s Indian Village also features outdoor Elder Talking Circles in Stone's Field at foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountain. Follow the signs for general free parking.
 
The Indian Village’s collection of exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities include: Native arts and crafts; beadwork; pottery; flint napping, wild-color tie dye; morel mushroom propagation; rock, gems and crystals; ancient healing practices; leather goods; wooden flutes; food is medicine garden; music; Native American regalia exhibit; fishing trap weaving; bones, stones and other treasures; as well as community healing.