From the Quaker Cloud: Easton Day 2021 - Building a Healthy Multicultural Community Sept. 12, 10 am PDT

Announcement of this event first came to RantWoman in the form of an announcement where the word "scalped" yielded an objection and the mention of Tomahawks. As a Friend from west of the Mississippi RantWoman definitely does not feel well-versed in the history of Meetings in other parts of the country. RantWoman appreciates admonishment of the racism in the  word "scalped."

This is waht RantWoman found when looking herself for Easton Friends Meeting.

Easton Day is our annual commemoration of what is known as the "Feather of Peace" event—a time in 1777 when a party of Burgoyne's Indians set aside hostilities and joined Easton Friends in worship.

Our speakers, Liseli Haines and Buffy Curtis, are activists who have worked with Quakers in reaching out to indigenous groups. They have written articles and facilitated many workshops on right relationships with Native Americans. They paddled 150 Miles down the Hudson River as part of a commemoration of the Two-Row Wampum treaty (see photo above). They were also at Standing Rock to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline. We feel very fortunate in having these two speakers. Their experiences will help them guide us as we consider how to move toward a community that embraces everyone.

At this virtual event, the "Feather of Peace" story will be told by Margaret Waterson. Music will be provided by Charlie Lapinski and others.

Those wishing to attend this on-line event should register by sending an email to eastonday2021@gmail.com or by calling 518-321-1356.

From the Quaker Cloud: Easton Day 2021 - Building a Healthy Multicultural Community