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The Re-Affirmation/Re-Enactment of the Historic 1621 Peace Treaty/Mutual Protection Agreement between the Mayflower Pilgrims and the Pokanoket Massasoit Ousamequin
At 3:33 pm EST
March 21, 2021
Hosted by
The First Fifty Years Project
&
The Center for American Studies
The Bretton Woods Initiative
The Justice Institute
In Association with
The Global Center of Indigenous Sciences and Ancestral Wisdom
and
2021 Global Equinox Water Ceremony and Fire Circle
March 19-22, 2021
In the Spirit of catalyzing “The Third Great Synthesis”** we come together in our hearts to create a New Way of walking on Earth that in our understanding has never before been experienced.
Offerings of 3-5 minutes to further the understanding of the original treaty/agreement and the inspiration thereof:
*Betty Booth Donohue/Cherokee - Author of "Bradford's Indian Book: Being the True Roote & Rise of American Letters as Revealed by the Native Text Embedded in Of Plimoth Plantation."
*Rev Gary Marks - Pilgrim Scholar
*Wamsutta/Barbara Mary Kurfis - Pokanoket Clan Grandmother and Mayflower Pilgrim Descendant
*Tehahenteh Ratheseronnis Miller is Mohawk Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River territory in Ontario Canada and carries the sacred essence of the Mohawk language
*Ka'nahsohon Kevin Deer from Kahnawáke Mohawk Territory, faithkeeper at Mohawk Trail Longhouse
*Dot Maver - peacebuilder and educator, inspires cooperation on behalf of the common good
*Stuart Weeks - Founder of The Center for American Studies in Concord, MA
In the context of:
Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey, creators of The First Fifty Years Project, present their understanding of the historical facts surrounding the agreement between the two leaders and their interpretation thereof. *See links below for Bios, Context and Educational Materials
Honoring
Two visionary leaders William Bradford, Mayflower Pilgrim and the Massasoit Ousamequin of the Pokanoket, now known as Wampanoag, who, during their lifetimes, led those who grasped the vision of peace. This peace, today little recognized and honored, lasted from March 22,1621 – June 20,1675 and engendered inter-cultural friendship and exchange, “The First Great Synthesis.”** From this was birthed what we understand today as the American Mind, Spirit and Democracy.
We extend to you a warm welcome to join us in a circle of healing and heartfelt vision led by Clan Grandmother Wamsutta/ Barbara Mary Kurfis, mutually supporting one another as we transition into actualizing the dream we each carry for our children and generations to come. This dream that was expressed, however inadequately, by the founders of the United States of America – the American Dream, "The Second Great Synthesis"** embodies humanity’s birthright of liberty, justice, equality and abundance for all with the right to self-determination and the freedom to act according to our conscience in direct connection with the Divine/Creator/Providence/God/Force. It is up to each of us to realize this dream, together.
Wamsutta/Barbara Mary Kurfis, Clan Grandmother of the Pokanoket Tribe and a Mayflower descendant opened and closed with prayer and song.
Having heard the words and received the energies of the historic agreement we will gather in a circle led by Grandmother Wamsutta and Re-Affirm/Re-Enact together the spirit of mutual support that the Pilgrim and Pokanoket leaders offered to each other and their people. This co-creative time together is an aspect of "The Third Great Synthesis."*
The following information is offered for anyone who would like to explore background information on the history, the presenters and their perspective.
**Connie and Andrew’s Bios (including the Three Syntheses) - bit.ly/3bSwuHu
Educational Materials - bit.ly/3e9m6hc
"Pilgrims & Indians: 10 Common Mis-beliefs" - bit.ly/1ucKTni
We commend to you this short piece “American Dreams” bit.ly/38goq36 and the 30-minute film: “SEEDS OF FREEDOM: A Vision for America” - youtu.be/EC3tprJ_qO8 Liberty! Justice! Equality! A new perspective presents a revolutionary look at the syntheses between Europeans and the Native American in the evolution of the American democracy, mind and spirit.
First Fifty Years Project
First50Years.us/about
Center for American Studies-Concord MA
concord-ium.us/about-us
The Re-Affirmation/Re-Enactment of the Historic 1621 Peace Treaty/Mutual Protection Agreement between the Mayflower Pilgrims and the Pokanoket Massasoit Ousamequin
At 3:33 pm EST
March 21, 2021
Hosted by
The First Fifty Years Project
&
The Center for American Studies
The Bretton Woods Initiative
The Justice Institute
In Association with
The Global Center of Indigenous Sciences and Ancestral Wisdom
and
2021 Global Equinox Water Ceremony and Fire Circle
March 19-22, 2021
In the Spirit of catalyzing “The Third Great Synthesis”** we come together in our hearts to create a New Way of walking on Earth that in our understanding has never before been experienced.
Offerings of 3-5 minutes to further the understanding of the original treaty/agreement and the inspiration thereof:
*Betty Booth Donohue/Cherokee - Author of "Bradford's Indian Book: Being the True Roote & Rise of American Letters as Revealed by the Native Text Embedded in Of Plimoth Plantation."
*Rev Gary Marks - Pilgrim Scholar
*Wamsutta/Barbara Mary Kurfis - Pokanoket Clan Grandmother and Mayflower Pilgrim Descendant
*Tehahenteh Ratheseronnis Miller is Mohawk Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River territory in Ontario Canada and carries the sacred essence of the Mohawk language
*Ka'nahsohon Kevin Deer from Kahnawáke Mohawk Territory, faithkeeper at Mohawk Trail Longhouse
*Dot Maver - peacebuilder and educator, inspires cooperation on behalf of the common good
*Stuart Weeks - Founder of The Center for American Studies in Concord, MA
In the context of:
Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey, creators of The First Fifty Years Project, present their understanding of the historical facts surrounding the agreement between the two leaders and their interpretation thereof. *See links below for Bios, Context and Educational Materials
Honoring
Two visionary leaders William Bradford, Mayflower Pilgrim and the Massasoit Ousamequin of the Pokanoket, now known as Wampanoag, who, during their lifetimes, led those who grasped the vision of peace. This peace, today little recognized and honored, lasted from March 22,1621 – June 20,1675 and engendered inter-cultural friendship and exchange, “The First Great Synthesis.”** From this was birthed what we understand today as the American Mind, Spirit and Democracy.
We extend to you a warm welcome to join us in a circle of healing and heartfelt vision led by Clan Grandmother Wamsutta/ Barbara Mary Kurfis, mutually supporting one another as we transition into actualizing the dream we each carry for our children and generations to come. This dream that was expressed, however inadequately, by the founders of the United States of America – the American Dream, "The Second Great Synthesis"** embodies humanity’s birthright of liberty, justice, equality and abundance for all with the right to self-determination and the freedom to act according to our conscience in direct connection with the Divine/Creator/Providence/God/Force. It is up to each of us to realize this dream, together.
Wamsutta/Barbara Mary Kurfis, Clan Grandmother of the Pokanoket Tribe and a Mayflower descendant opened and closed with prayer and song.
Having heard the words and received the energies of the historic agreement we will gather in a circle led by Grandmother Wamsutta and Re-Affirm/Re-Enact together the spirit of mutual support that the Pilgrim and Pokanoket leaders offered to each other and their people. This co-creative time together is an aspect of "The Third Great Synthesis."*
The following information is offered for anyone who would like to explore background information on the history, the presenters and their perspective.
**Connie and Andrew’s Bios (including the Three Syntheses) - bit.ly/3bSwuHu
Educational Materials - bit.ly/3e9m6hc
"Pilgrims & Indians: 10 Common Mis-beliefs" - bit.ly/1ucKTni
We commend to you this short piece “American Dreams” bit.ly/38goq36 and the 30-minute film: “SEEDS OF FREEDOM: A Vision for America” - youtu.be/EC3tprJ_qO8 Liberty! Justice! Equality! A new perspective presents a revolutionary look at the syntheses between Europeans and the Native American in the evolution of the American democracy, mind and spirit.
First Fifty Years Project
First50Years.us/about
Center for American Studies-Concord MA
concord-ium.us/about-us
