Traditional Mishoon Burn

Nipmuc Mishoon Camp Hosted by Norcross Wildlife Foundation

Event In collaboration with Nipmuc-Led organizations:

• Nipmuc Cultural Hunt and Fish
   
• No Loose Braids

DATES:

August 15–21, 2025

Open to the public every day from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Event Description: The Norcross Wildlife Foundation invites you to join the Nipmuc community as they embark on a week-long journey to build a traditional mishoon, also known as a dugout canoe, using an ancestral practice that involves the controlled burning and carving of a carefully selected white pine tree from the Norcross property.

Come to witness the process and learn about the traditional Nipmuc ways of life. This event provides a unique opportunity to connect and foster respectful relationships with our local tribe.

Location: The Norcross Wildlife Foundation by Pond #1

• Address: 30 Peck Rd, Wales, MA
• Please use general parking area and follow the signs in the trails
• For accessible parking and other questions feel free to contact Caro Munoz | 📧 dmunozagudelo@norcrosswildlife.org | 📞 413-481-1858