Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge

👉🏼Only 2 days away from our annual Good Medicine Indigenous Wellness Celebration at Riverfront Park in Reading! We'll be there from 11-3, with an park cleanup preceding the event from 9-11. Volunteers will be provided with all cleanup supplies! 🚮

This year we're so excited to have Grupo Uarhani, Mexican folkloric dance troupe performing at 1 pm, followed by a Polynesian dance demo from Culture Shock Dance Studio in Hamburg at 2 pm. 💃🏼

Spirit Wing, a Native American arts & music duo, will be performing at 12 pm and 1:30 pm--featuring Eastern woodland social dance demos and Native American flute.

Special thanks to Reading Hospital - Tower Health for sponsoring this year's entertainment! Stay tuned for even more event features to be announced!

We're just DAYS AWAY from our annual Good Medicine Indigenous Wellness Celebration at Riverfront Park! Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 11 am to 3 pm for an informative day of connection, wellness, nourishment, and immersion in nature. 🌿

Enjoy free kayaking demos on the Schuylkill River, courtesy of Alvernia's Outdoors Club. Bring your chairs and blankets to spend the day picnicking with us and taking in the beauty of the park. Check out our news brief in this month's Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks magazine for more details!

Stay tuned for the day's entertainment schedule!

Thank you to Reading Hospital - Tower Health for sponsoring this year's event!

Join us tonight at the Gardens from 6-8 pm for a free family-friendly program celebrating summer berries! Learn about Indigenous berry traditions with Widoktadwen and make your own strawberry jam to take home. Free parking available in GoggleWorks parking lot. Garden located at 237 Walnut Street, Reading.

There are still some spots open for tonight's Medicine Bag workshop at the Sinking Spring Public Library at 6 pm! Walk-ins will be accepted as long as supplies last! Learn about traditional medicines and make your very own medicine bag to take home.

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Don't miss our beading circle THIS weekend! 5/17, 1-3pm.

🌸Learn a flower design to celebrate spring!🌸

Join us this afternoon! We're hosting a Women's Healing Circle in honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10th from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Spies Lutheran Church, lower level. 💐

Anyone who identifies as a woman or femme is welcome, including both Indigenous folks and our allies. Dress comfortably and bring a teacup or mug to enjoy our tea potluck. Bring your favorite tea bags for the group to try! We'll provide the hot water.🍵

Join this experiential journey in community-supported self-healing led by Pampamesayoq Jenny Daughter of the Mountains. Our healing soundtrack is Ceremony of Song. Please do your best to arrive at least 15 minutes early to settle in so we can start the ceremony at 2 pm.

*Suggested minimum contribution of $27 per family.* Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay.

A $5 nonrefundable registration deposit is required to reserve your spot online. Additional contributions to our healer, Jenny, can be made at the conclusion of the event on the day of. 50% of donations will be directed back to Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge to support free community health programs. ✨

Register today to save your spot! Didn't reserve a spot in advance? Come out and join us anyway!
https://secure.givelively.org/event/widoktadwen-center-for-native-knowledge/women-s-healing-circle-tea-potluck-may-10-2026

Join us tomorrow for Mother's Day! We're hosting a Women's Healing Circle in honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10th from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Spies Lutheran Church, lower level. 💐

Anyone who identifies as a woman or femme is welcome, including both Indigenous folks and our allies. Dress comfortably and bring a teacup or mug to enjoy our tea potluck. Bring your favorite tea bags for the group to try! We'll provide the hot water.🍵

Join this experiential journey in community-supported self-healing led by Pampamesayoq Jenny Daughter of the Mountains. Our healing soundtrack is Ceremony of Song. Please do your best to arrive at least 15 minutes early to settle in so we can start the ceremony at 2 pm.

*Suggested minimum contribution of $27 per family.* Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay.

A $5 nonrefundable registration deposit is required to reserve your spot online. Additional contributions to our healer, Jenny, can be made at the conclusion of the event on the day of. 50% of donations will be directed back to Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge to support free community health programs. ✨

Register today to save your spot!
https://secure.givelively.org/event/widoktadwen-center-for-native-knowledge/women-s-healing-circle-tea-potluck-may-10-2026

It's finally time to get back in the garden and get our hands dirty! 🌱

Join us for an upcoming garden workday this May from 10 am to 2 pm. 🕑

✅Friday, May 8th
✅Saturday, May 16th
✅Tuesday, May 26th

310 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 19606
Follow the signs to get to the garden! Email [email protected] with questions. Stay tuned for more dates!

🌸Monthly Beading & Community Circle
Special Flower Design For May!🌸

📆May 17th - Every 3rd Sunday - 1pm-3pm
An inter-tribal community space open to allies. No beading experience needed! Free supplies available. Come and learn or bring projects you’re already working on.

📍Zion Spies Lutheran Church
310 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 19606