What We Do
Reflections of Turtle Island(#ROTI) is an Inter-tribal grass-roots community that exists to preserve the culture and community of the past seven generations as well as build, grow, and support the next seven generations in the greater Pottstown area, extending our reach throughout the region, and across the country.
Our Mission is to support Native and Indigenous communities in the following ways:
Native and Indigenous Humanitarian Relief Efforts
For a Better Future
Though we are located in Eastern PA, Many of our Tribal communities were forced to leave the East coast for the MId-West on the Trail of Tears, and so we have connections with those communities today. Our largest relief effort is to come alongside the Wanblee community on the Pine Ridge reservation, virtually all of whom are members of the Oglala band of Lakota Sioux. Wanbli is the Lakota word for eagle reservation of South Dakota. Our board members take two or more trips a year to deliver much needed supplies. We will soon be posting more info on how others can support our efforts. For now, Pine Ridge was recently in the news due to weather conditions preventing heat refueling. Learn more about the situation by clicking here
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We are always looking to connect with eastern bands who are still on the east coast. If you are aware of a community in need of support, please reach out to us via our home page.
Protecting and Maintaining local area burial ground.
Located at the intersection os Industrial Highway and Franklin Street, Pottstown PA.
Reflections of Turtle Island #ROTI is truly passionate about preserving culture and heritage right here in Pottstown. One of our Pillars is to maintain and preserve the Native American Burial ground here in town.
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Learn More about the history from Local reporter Evan Brandt/Pottstown Mercury
Hosting a semi-Monthly educational series in 2023
Learn, Unlearn, Relearn
Together we will hear from leaders across the country on preserving language & culture, Issues impacting current communities, and How some are paving a path forward. This series is designed for all interested. Check back for a calendar of events.
Annual Powwow in Pottstown, PA
Annually the weekend before Mother's Day
Another way that Reflections of Turtle Island #ROTI works to preserve culture and heritage in Pottstown, is by Hosting the Powwow on Manatawny Creek
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Check out the Powwow section up top to learn more
