On Sept. 27, the Natick Praying Indians sponsored their annual Harvest Moon and Creator Celebration, a pow wow at Lake Cochituate State Park.
A special guest made an appearance just before the Grand Entry at noontime. A bald eagle circled the site a few times, drawing the attention of many visitors, before heading north.
Strong Medicine Bear was among onlookers watching a bald eagle flying over the Pow Wow (photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)
In addition to special ceremonies and the drum circle, the pow wow featured several vendors selling Native American crafts, as well as storytelling.
The Natick Praying Indians conduct prayer services every second Saturday at noon at the Eliot Church in South Natick.
For information, visit www.natickprayingindians.org.
Smoke-cleansing ritual (photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)
Native American crafts, including jewelry and sun-catchers, were available for purchase (photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)
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A sign from the gods!