The Herring Pond Coloring Book & Resource Guide
Welcome to The Herring Pond Wampanoag Coloring Book and Resource Guide!
A powerful tribute to our indigenous heritage. Discover the rich history of the Herring Pond Wampanoag people, who have thrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts for thousands of years. This book is a testament to our commitment to preserving, celebrating, and nurturing our culture, spirituality, and community.
How this coloring book came to be:
This coloring book is the second iteration of a 3-day artist-in-residence program with the Herring Pond Wampanoag tribe, Community Art Collaborative, and the Plymouth Visual and Performing Arts Department.
We took teachers, artists, and students on a walk through our lands, teaching them about the natural elements and how we enjoy our spring. We shared why vegetation is important to us, and how we take care of the land. Students then worked in an art studio space, creating art using berries to make watercolor and illustrations, while listening to the folk stories that we shared.
This book is a tribute to the importance of written documentation, awareness and community building to demonstrate how we honor and celebrate our indigenous tribes.
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Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe
Date: September 30th, 2023
Location: Plymouth Public Library Unveiling & Reading
Collaborators: Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, Plymouth Public Library, Quincy Harding (Illustrator), VPA Plymouth Public Schools, BID Plymouth, South Shore Community Partners in Action
