11/27/2024
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People gathered from across the country to participate in the Northeast convening. Here, participants gather in a circle to talk about the power of story.
Talking about the power of story with John Bear.   Photo/Soubanh Phanthay

As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we’d like to share some of the photos from a fall convening in the Northeast. The gathering, a partnership between NeighborWorks America, the Native CDFI Network, and Four Directions Development Corp., included three days of learning in community, first on the reservation lands of the Penobscot Nation in Bangor, Maine, and then in Sugar Loaf. NeighborWorks and the Native CDFI Network are joining together for another gathering in February in the Western region with a focus on collaboration and shared learning.

Mel Willie of NeighborWorks greets a tribal leader.
Being in community, collaboration and learning were themes of the convening. Photo/Soubanh Panthay
Four men gather around a drum to sing traditional Penobscot songs.
The Burnurwurbskek Singers open the gathering with traditional music.   Photo: Soubanh Phanthay.
Learning from one another and collaboration were a big part of the conference.
Learning from one another was a big part of the gathering.  Photo/Soubanh Phanthay