Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

Noble View Outdoor Center lies on the traditional lands of the Woronoco. Woronoco refers to the people of "the place of abundant salmon" and "where the river winds around the land". Russell, Southwick and Westfield were continuously occupied for thousands of years by Indigenous people. We would like to pay respect to those original people both past and present. We thank them for stewarding the land and the waterways throughout generations. Many are no longer here due to colonization, forced relocation, disease, and warfare. We also recognize the continued presence of Indigenous people on this territory who care for these lands. We acknowledge the Nipmuc, Mohican, and Abenaki people who have survived attempted genocide and who still hold ties to the land spiritually and culturally. We shall be good stewards of the land we all call Massachusetts, 'Great hill country'. AMC is in the process of committing to building relationships with the Native community. To learn more and to support the local Indigenous communities visit the Ohketeau Cultural Center and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum.