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UNACC 20TH Winter Gathering & Potluck
January 8, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
UNACC 20TH Winter Gathering & Potluck
Come join us for our 1st event of the New Year! January 8, 2017 12 pm- 5 pm
There will be drumming, dancing, raffles and the UNACC store will be open for your shopping enjoyment.
This is a potluck, so please, bring a dish to share.
Contact information Matt – Lorena- Nancy 978-772-1306 unacc29@gmail.com
About UNACC:
Knowing of the impending closure of the Fort Devens Military Base, and armed with a deep passion and concern for the advancement and protection of Native American rights and the preservation of our Native American History and Heritage. Founder Onkwe Tase began the search for the center’s home. He strategically hit selectman’s offices and town meetings in the communities that were to be affected by the base closure and tirelessly solicited over a thousand support signatures. The relentless dedication of many Native Americans, along with support from the general public, enabled UNACC to remain earmarked for the P-5 building on the map of the Devens Re-Use Plan.
This grassroots effort, although passionate, lacked the business, legal and financial backing necessary to play ball with the Federal, State and Defense Department officials and procedures. We stood outside the fort with little chance of moving in. Early in 1994, this major obstacle and challenge was overcome by solidifying UNACC by-laws and the incorporation for our non-profit status. Working with a variety of government organizations including Military officials and cutting through the jungle of red-tape, we successfully produced an occupancy agreement. UNACC moved to the 2nd floor of P-5 and granted LandBanks Marketing Center a 1 year lease of the 1st floor. LandBanks beautifully renovated, donated the construction upgrades and left as agreed in 1 year.
Throughout this entire process, the UNACC Board of Directors and members tirelessly and selflessly volunteered their time and efforts. Many fund-raisers and cultural enrichment programs have been launched to raise awareness and earn operating funds.
