Join Passamaquoddy cultural educator Harley Bassett for a guided walk on Sunday, November 22nd from 2-3:15pm beginning at the Chief Polin Memorial in Westbrook. The memorial is accessed by the Portland Trails trailhead located by signage next to Ernies Cycle Shop. Participants will learn about Chief Polin before walking along the Presumpscot River to Saccarappa Falls to discuss the significance of waterways in Wabanaki culture. This event is hosted by Friends of the Presumpscot River, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, and Falmouth Land Trust. 

This event is free thanks to a grant from Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, but registration is required. Click the button below or call 207-200-5488 to register. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates. This event is limited to 30 participants so that everyone can hear the speaker during the walk.  

Harley Bassett is a proud member of the Passamaquoddy tribe. He’s a cultural educator, singer, artist, and speaker who shares teachings rooted in tradition, healing, and community. Through drumming, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, he creates space for people to connect with Indigenous knowledge and history. He lives a life that is centered in ceremony, addressing substance use disorder, indigenous sovereignty, and Passamaquoddy language revitalization. He is currently the Director of Cultural Tourism at Pleasant Point Reservation.