The Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas will be hosting its second Annual International Meshanticut Con-Festival in Providence, Rhode Island on August 21-25, 2024. I will be attending the event and it is open to the public.

Its Mission is to “To advance the cultural placemaking sector and stimulate interest and Investment in cultural placemaking as a premier strategy for promoting tourism and equitable economic development”

As we are still confirming the attendance and participation of the many sponsors for the second annual Meshanticut event, I would like to share some of the upcoming events.

One of the Guest Speakers will be SandHill Tribal Member Kevin Inglesby, who cover an array of material with regard to the relationship between language and culture. From theoretically informed dispositions, a proposed educational program, to interfacing with the United Nations Kevin will talk about the complexity inherent in language and culture. Kevin will be doing a 45-minute presentation on Friday, August 23, 2024.” To learn more about Kevin, please click here.

FANA’s Ambassador to Mexico and Cultural Attaché for Outreach and Repatriations of Antiquities and Artifacts, SandHill Tribal Member Mr. Guadalupe Casas Acosta, Mazatzin D. H. C, who will present an Introduction to the Aztec Calendar, explaining its influence and relevance in these modern times. I have included the flyer below to give further details as to what he will be covering.

The Meshanticut Con-Festival will be hosting a premier of the film - Mountain Lion. This film was directed by Brooklyn Demme and produced by SandHill Tribal Member, Norris War Turtle Branham. Also appearing in the film is SandHill Tribal Member, Obadiah Berry.  It will be shown on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:45 – 4 PM. There will be a question-and-answer session after the viewing.

Returning for this upcoming Festival will be Peter Rogina, Founder of Peace Lights. He will be one of the keynote speakers addressing “Peace Education Acceleration Across Ethnic and Tribal Boundaries.”

Another attendee , H, E. Ambassador Dr. Stephen Kojo Sackey will be a keynote speaker on Thursday. He is the United Nations Eminent Peace Ambassador/Africa Focal Point, United Nations – IAWPA. He is “dedicated to promoting global peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development.”

For more informaiton about the Meshanticut Con-Festival, including the event's history and sponsorship opportunities, click here.