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Piscataway Conoy Tribe Wellness and Sage Practices

In this program, Troi Madison Newman will discuss the history of tribal wellness, specifically with sage, sweetgrass, cedar, and tobacco. She will share how the Piscataway Conoy Tribe uses tobacco for wellness and explain traditional sage practices. Each individual will be provided their own ethically sourced, indigenous-grown sage bundle for smudging.

The presenter will only have enough sage for 20 participants. It will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Troi Madison Newman is a black-indigenous enrolled citizen of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe, Maryland, a graphic designer, and a recent paralegal graduate student from George Washington University. Troi is a certified American Board Association paralegal. From 2019 to 2021, while obtaining her master’s degree at George Washington University, Troi researched Missing Murdered Indigenous Women under Professor Lisa Leibow and Professor Elizabeth Rule. Troi’s research led to a publishing thesis: “Are Tribal Courts equipped with the knowledge and resources to handle MMIW cases of non-Native perpetrators?”. This thesis allowed Troi to interview Honorary Pat Sekaquaptewa, Justice of Hopi Appellate Court, The Court of Indian Affairs Western Region Court; Magistrate Marsha Harlan, Prosecutor Stephanie Whisnan, and Sophia Torres. Troi is the Project Artist of the Guide to Indigenous Maryland App available in the Apple Store and Google Play.

Please be advised that the status, location, or format of this event may change based on COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Please visit this page prior to traveling to the branch/venue for the program.

• Face masks and physical distancing are recommended for all participants over the age of 2.
• Please register via the link on this page or by calling (240) 455-5451 to show interest and to receive event updates.
• Registration does not guarantee admission.
• Participation is permitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Capacity limits may apply.

Tenga en cuenta que el estado, ubicación, o formato de este evento puede cambiar dependiendo de las condiciones de la pandemia COVID-19. Por favor, visite esta página antes de ir a la sucursal/lugar para el programa.

• Máscaras y distancia social se recomendado para todos los participantes mayores de dos años.
• Por favor regístrese por medio del enlace en esta página o llame al (240) 455-5451 para demostrar su interés y recibir las últimas noticias.
• La registración no garantiza su admisión. 
• La participación se permite por orden de llegada.
• Podrá aplicarse límites de capacidad.