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Malden Reads and Malden River Works host a day out on the water

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  Malden Reads and Malden River Works collaborated on hosting an event at the Malden City Yard (behind the Malden DPW) on Saturday. Friends of the Malden River conducted canoe rides; members of the First Nation (Nipmuck, Wampanoag and Pequot Nations) participated in storytelling and a blessing of the water ceremony, as well as a celebration of the 2022 Malden Reads Selection: “An American Sunrise” by Joy Harjo (the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States). Project Misik conducted drumming and dancing workshops with a finale by Zili Misik – an award-winning Boston musical group.

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Andre Strongbearheart Gaines Jr., a member of the Nipmuck nation, blessed the water.
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Malden River Works Steering Committee Members Marcia Manong and Ramon Norales welcomed guests.
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Kayakers and canoeists alike enjoyed a day along the Malden River.
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Andre Strong Bear Heart Gaines Jr. and his daughter, Pummukaonk, blessed the water.
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Malden Reads Co-Facilitator Jodie Zalk (at left) and Suzann Goldberg said it was their first time canoeing along the Malden River.
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Friends of the Malden River President Karen Buck rode in a kayak.
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Zayda Ortiz and Ward 7 School Committee member Keith Bernard talked to residents about voter registration and the fair share amendment.
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Project Misik provided entertainment.

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