Vibrant cover of "Nothing More of This Land" by Joseph Lee—vintage Indigenous photo, bold blue script, fish & basket art on sky blue.

Jul

20

PEM Reads: Nothing More of this Land

by Peabody Essex Museum

$

Jul

20

PEM Reads: Nothing More of this Land

by PEM Reads: Nothing More of this Land

$

Date & Time

July 20

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Organizer
Peabody Essex Museum
978-745-9500
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Venue
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street
Salem
, MA
01970
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About this Event

Join Joseph Lee (Aquinnah Wampanoag), author of Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity for an author talk and Q&A that sparks conversations about Indigenous history and identity and raises awareness of contemporary Indigenous issues.

Before Martha’s Vineyard became one of the most iconic vacation destinations in the country, it was home to the Wampanoag people. Today, as tourists flock to the idyllic beaches, the island has become increasingly unaffordable for tribal members, with nearly three-quarters now living off-island. Growing up Aquinnah Wampanoag, journalist Joseph Lee grappled with what this situation meant for his tribe. He asks how the community can continue to grow and more broadly, what it means to be Indigenous.

The author and Q&A will take place from 2–3 pm, followed by a book signing and reception from 3–4 pm.