Welcome to the introduction to “How Birds Got Their Song,” the first stop on the Narragansett Story Walk, part of the North Woods Project. Embark on a journey through time and space, as you wander along our curated hike. Immerse yourself in the rich storytelling woven into the fabric of this landscape, where every rock, tree, and vernal pool has a story to tell.
In this introduction, we learn about our speaker and the story she will share. With each stop along the tour, you’ll unlock a new timeless piece of Narragansett culture, a celebration of resilience, strength, and the power of storytelling.
About the Author and Narrator
Lynsea Montanari is the Indigenous Empowerment Coordinator for the Tomaquag Museum. Lynsea first joined the Museum as a high school intern with the then-new Indigenous Empowerment Program, where she found her passion as an activist-educator. As the Indigenous Empowerment Coordinator, Lynsea will be creating programming for the local Indigenous community, and is especially excited to develop language revitalization resources. Lynsea earned her B.A. in Organizational Leadership and Change from College Unbound. Lynsea is a visual artist, writer, and musician, and uses her artwork to explore what it means to be an Indigenous woman in the 21st century. Tying her art to her activism, Lynsea uses whatever tools she can to put beauty back into the universe: she has written a poetry manuscript about healing; writes and performs her original music; and has presented her visual art across New England.
Recorded and Produced by Erin Edmonds
Erin has worked for the University of Rhode Island for over 15 years. She began her professional career in research, transitioned into experiential education and is now exploring the world of science writing. As a science enthusiast, she hopes to continue her learning journey by challenging assumptions, and celebrating the beauty of the scientific world. She is a native Rhode Islander who loves spending time with her husband and two small children.
The North Woods Project walking tour is brought to you by the DWELL Lab and sponsored by funding from the NSF and the University of Rhode Island. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website and digital media project do not necessarily represent those of our sponsors.
