BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML Sandhills Development\, LLC//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Fe eds v3.6.6//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Wabanaki Art Market 2025 X-WR-CALDESC:Bangor Downtown X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wabanaki Art Market 2025 DESCRIPTION:Discover the artistry of Indigenous creators at the Downtown Bangor Wabanaki Art Market on NOVEMBER 29 from 10am-3pm\, hosted by Wab anaki Public Health and Wellness at their Downtown Bangor location on Ce ntral Street.\n\n\n\nThis pop-up market celebrates contemporary Native a rts and artists during Native American Heritage month and allows the com munity to directly support the living culture and sovereignty of Native artists residing in the Dawnland on Small Business Saturday - one of the busiest shopping days of the year.\n\n\n\nOffering both functional and decorative items\, the market is an immersive celebration of Wabanaki tr aditions and creativity. In the past it has showcased a variety of handc rafted goods including traditional beaded jewelry\, ribbon skirts\, bask ets\, ornaments\, and musical instruments. It also features modern items that bring cultural art into everyday life like hoodies\, t-shirts\, su blimation mugs\, and tote bags as well as handmade toiletries\, holiday ornam ents\, keychains\, and crochet and knit goods.\n\n\n\nThe Wabanaki \, or “People of the Dawnland\,” include Mi’kmaq Nation\, Houlton Band of Maliseet\, Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkokmikuk\, Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik\, and the Penobscot Nation. Artists from each community are expected.\n\n\n\nArtists wishing to participate should fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/KyAj3vyz5nRbK3XJ9\n\n\n\nCome explore a space that honors heritage through shared stories\, skillful artistry \, and inspired craftsmanship at the Downtown Bangor Wabanaki Art Market !\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMac King | Penobscot &\; Passamaquoddy\n\n\n\nMac King is a 25-year-old artist living in Maine\, with roots that stretch a cross the Penobscot\, Passamaquoddy\, and Chickasaw nations. Taught by h er grandmother and reconnected to her community after years away\, Mac b lends tradition with her unique perspective\, focusing primarily on Waba naki curve designs. Her work highlights the stories\, values\, and beaut y of her culture\, sharing the power of connection and the importance of tradition.\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\nNavaquoddy Crafts | Sanora Isaac &\; Wilfred Neptune Sr | Navajo &\; Passamaquoddy\n\n\n\nRooted i n both Navajo and Passamaquoddy traditions\, Navaquoddy Crafts creates u nique handmade jewelry using semiprecious stones and natural materials. Their work includes beaded earrings\, necklaces\, bracelets\, rings\, an tler pieces\, dreamcatchers made from willow\, and traditional items cra fted from Maine stone and wood.\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\nDina &\; C o. | Meagan M. Loring | Penobscot\n\n\n\nDina &\; Co founder Meagan L oring is Penobscot Nation artist from Indian Island. A third-generation beadworker and first-generation leather artist\, she creates contemporar y pieces that merge tradition with modern style. Her work is a celebrati on of heritage\, resilience\, and the beauty of self-expression.\n\n\n\n Facebook\n\n\n\n\n\nCrafts From The Bay | Belinda Dawn Miliano | Passama quoddy\n\n\n\nBelinda Dawn Miliano\, a Passamaquoddy beadwork artist fro m Sipayik\, creates contemporary wearables inspired by traditional mater ials and techniques. Self-taught and later mentored within her community \, her work blends cultural tradition with modern accents.\n\n\n\nFacebo ok\n\n\n\n\n\nStone Circle Herbals | Maliseet\n\n\n\nStone Circle Herbal s creates handcrafted body-care products inspired by the teachings of th e Wabanaki Alliance\, honoring sacred plants and a deep connection to th e land. Each item is mindfully crafted in their small Corinth\, Maine wo rkshop\, offering a modern interpretation of traditional wisdom and an i nvitation to reconnect with natural rhythms.www.stonecircleherbals.com\n \n\n\nInstagram Facebook\n\n\n\n\n\nKnotty Momma Creations | Hannah Lor ing | Penobscot\n\n\n\nKnotty Momma Creations offers handmade crochet an d knit items\, along with beaded pens and other crafted accessories. Han nah Loring’s work celebrates practical creativity with wearables\, hou sehold goods\, gifts\, and decor.\n\n\n\n\n\nCoursett Crafts | Ponuwon a nd Leon Coursett | Passamaquoddy\n\n\n\nCoursett Crafts is co-owned by P onuwon and Leon Coursett\, featuring handcrafted work rooted in Passamaq uoddy artistry. Creations include sun catchers\, jewelry\, and other cra fts that showcase a diverse body of work.\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\nSer iously Rez | Viola Francis | Passamaquoddy\n\n\n\nViola Francis\, Passam aquoddy artist from Sipayik\, specializes in handcrafted dreamcatchers a nd beaded earrings. Her work reflects Indigenous artistry rooted in trad ition and personal expression.\n\n\n\n\n\nWabanaki Natural Basket &\; Gift Shop | Brenda Moore-Mitchell | Passamaquoddy\n\n\n\nBrenda Moore-M itchell is a Passamaquoddy artist whose work includes traditional basket s\, and contemporary\, Indigenous-design hoodies and t-shirts\, dreamcat chers\, and other handcrafted pieces. Through her artistry and teaching\ , Brenda helps preserve Wabanaki creative traditions\, offering classes in basketry\, beading\, and regalia to share her knowledge with others.\ n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\nCreationsby2feathers | Sarah Alley &\; Ch ristopher Alley | Passamaquoddy \n\n\n\nCreationsby2feathers was founded by Sarah Alley of Sipayik and her son Christopher featuring crafts made by family members. Inspired by traditional Passamaquoddy crafts\, cultu ral teachings\, and family heritage\, their artwork ranges from contempo rary knit goods to beaded jewelry.\n\n\n\nEtsy\n\n\n\n\n\nLewey's Creati ons | Jeanne Lewey | Penobscot\n\n\n\nJeanne Lewey of Lewey’s Creation s has been making artisan soaps\, body butters\, and lip balms for more than a decade. Influenced by her Penobscot heritage and her upbringing b etween Indian Township and Indian Island\, she joyfully develops new rec ipes crafted with intention and cultural inspiration.\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\ n\n\n\n\nJason Pardilla Photography | Jason Pardilla | Penobscot\n\n\n\n Jason Pardilla is a Penobscot Nation photographer and videographer from Indian Island who documents the beauty all around us\, capturing the nat ural world and the landscapes of Maine and beyond. Whether traveling to remote wild places or exploring local waters\, he creates imagery that r eflects our connection to the land and the planet. His work is available as fine art prints on museum-quality paper.www.jasonpardillaphotography .com\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew “Skinny” Dana | Passamaquod dy\n\n\n\nMatthew "Skinny" Dana is a multi-talented Wabanaki artist whos e creativity spans graphic design\, clothing design\, and leather work. While his artistry takes many forms\, his current passion is leather and shoemaking\, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern style.\n\n\ n\nFacebook Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\nPassamaquoddy Dreamcatcher | Maria Nich olas | Passamaquoddy\n\n\n\nMaria Nicholas is a Passamaquoddy artist who creates beaded earrings\, keychains\, dreamcatchers\, ornaments\, wrist lets\, and other handcrafted pieces. Her work reflects her cultural trad itions and a love of detailed\, meaningful craft. URL;VALUE=URI:https://downtownbangor.com/events/wabanaki-art-market-2025 / UID:urn:uuid:650ff5b5-0e4c-4ba0-9000-7d13c46201a5 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260307T022331Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T150000 LOCATION:16 Central St. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR