Burlington Resident to Share Native American History with Historical Society May 7

Courtesy Photo: Ponca Chiefs, March 12, 1858, Washington, D.C. Treaty Negotiations

On May 7, Earl “Ma-shchigue” Biggoose Burley of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma will share Native American History with The Burlington Historical Society and guests.

Earl Burley is a Native American Peace and Environmental activist. He is an enrolled member of the federally recognized Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. Earl Burley is also the great, great grandson of a Ponca Chief, and he has been a resident of Burlington for 15 years.

Mr. Burley will explain his family’s story, his tribe’s struggles and legacy and how they relate to Massachusetts. Questions of Native American interest will be accepted after the presentation.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. at the Human Services Building, 61 Center St., Burlington. Admission is free. The Burlington Historical Society is a non-profit organization and donations are always welcome.