We want our Indigenous Youth to continue to experience a different and new relationship with the land by offering them the opportunity to learn how to ski or snowboard.

Indigenous People Day Newton, in collaboration with local tribes, began the footwork to organize and host an Intertribal Youth Day Ski Trip. That idea was made into a reality in 2023 at Whaleback Mountain in Enfield, NH.

We were able to get a 55 passenger Ski bus filled with Youth from the Mashpee Wampanoags, Narragansetts, NIPMUC, Abenaki and Taino Communities.

From the generous donations and collaborations of Indigenous Tribes and allies, the youth that participated in this event were able to enjoy a free, full day of ski or snowboard lessons, equipment & clothing rental, lift tickets to Whaleback Mountain, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The all-volunteer chaperones that accompanied the youth were elders, parents and respected individuals in their own tribes.

The event started with an Indigenous Ceremony and ended with a Ceremony that was led by the Youth.

The Indigenous youth, ages 5-18 years old, were able to create bonds with other youth in other tribes and gain more confidence on the slopes.

This year Whale Back Mountain has agreed to host our group again!

We are asking for financial assistance and counting on your support to send our Indigenous Youth, once again, on the 8th of February 2025. These funds will assist with the Bus rental, food, and cultural supplies.

Our Goal is to raise $5,700.00 by January 15, 2025.

No donation is too small! Please share this with your contacts to continue to help make a difference.

Indigenous Peoples Day Newton (IPDN) is fiscally sponsored by NOPI - Nonprofit Incubator, a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 81-5089505. Donations made to IPDN through NOPI Inc. are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Email us with any questions at indigenouspeoplesdaynewton@gmail.com

Artwork by Robert Peters: Mashpee Wampanoag

Intertribal Youth Day Ski Trip 2025

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Intertribal Youth Day Ski Trip 2025

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