Presentation with Drew Shuptar Rayvis
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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we're pleased to host Drew Shuptar Rayvis, (Pekatawas Makataweu “Black Corn”), in his presentation of "Eight Coats, Seven Shirts, Fifteen Fathom Wampum: Early Colonial Settlement and The First Deeds.
Join us on Saturday 11/26 from 2-4pm at the New Castle Community Center. 10$/person or 25$/family Ages 8+ |
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Visit the Buttonhook Forest
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Guided walking tours of the Buttonhook Forest and the recently discovered Native American Ceremonial Site located in the woods in the Valley Ridge section of Chappaqua, NY.
Suggested Donation: $10 for individuals; $25 for families Donation is tax-deductible through our non-profit, Friends of Buttonhook and helps to support ongoing efforts to Save Buttonhook Forest! Great family activity - ages 5 and up |
Other Ways to Take Action!
A Passionate community member has organized a Save Buttonhook Petition on Change.org expressing the wide spread support of protecting this land. Please sign and share on social media to help us get to 2,500 signatures!
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New York State has passed a law to Protect Sacred Burial Sites but it's sitting on Governor Hochul's desk. Sign this petition organized by the Catskill Mountainkeeper, urging her to sign it into law now!
Sign HERE! |
The Indian Child Welfare Act, passed in 1978, is under attack. Sign this petition showing your support to continue to protect Native children by keeping them connected to their families, identities, and culture. Arguments in the Supreme Court case of Haaland v. Brackeen, are already underway as of 11/11/22.
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Friends of Buttonhook Forest is excited to announce that we are officially recognized by Amazon to receive charitable donations through their Smile Program. With each eligible purchase, we receive small donation, follow the simple instructions in the PDF below. Also please consider creating a Facebook Fundraiser for your Birthday. Instructions are below.
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Become a friend of Buttonhook ...See FAQ's for donation details
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Please contribute so we protect Buttonhook forever!
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