LUNCH & LEARN: Land Through Indigenous Eyes

Join La Stelshia Talking Bird Speaks on a historical journey through Maryland. We often drive on streets and walk through creeks without knowing the significance the first people had - and still have - on these thoroughfares and waterways. During this talk, you’ll grow a deeper connection to where you live and to your tribal neighbors. After lunch and the talk, there’s an optional guided tour of Irvine’s Native American educational site, built in 2016 in partnership with the Baltimore American Indian Center, Stevenson University, Interpretive Naturalist Jeff Gottlieb and many volunteers. The site includes a longhouse, two styles of wigwams, a work shelter and a Three Sisters Garden. You can explore the structures, see replica artifacts, watch a friction fire starting demonstration, try throwing atlatls, or just relax around the fire. About the speaker: La Stelshia Talking Bird Speaks is an educator, active tribal community member and historian on her family. She’s spent a lifetime keeping record of her indigenous lineage, which grew into a talent for researching and documenting the indigenous history of the land. Tickets include a catered lunch and spirit-free cocktails. Tickets required. To reserve a table for 8, contact Laura at 443-738-9215.