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Jeffrey Pegram. COURTESY THE CHURCH
COURTESY THE CHURCH
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The Church will welcome back Jeffrey Pegram, Tsalagi Nation (Cherokee) singer/composer and member of the Wolf Clan on Sunday, August 3, at 3 p.m. for a presentation that explores the animal ‘clans’ and symbols of Native American traditions and narratives. Pegram will ask audiences to reconsider our wild four-legged brothers and sisters as family as he dives deep into the meaning of animal clans in Indigenous culture and the symbolic meaning of specific animals.
For one example, “wolves care about their families,” said Pegram. “They protect the group. Kids are [part of] their clan before they even arrive on the planet. They’re born into their families …I f it’s wolf clan ... they’re already wolves.”
Presenting creation stories and sharing traditional songs about the wolf, the bear, the eagle and the turtle, Pegram will invite audiences to reconnect with Mother Earth through rhythm and sound.
Following the discussion, there will be a brief Q&A.
This program is part of the exhibition “The Ark,” The Church’s current exhibit, curated by Eric Fischl. Through the exhibition of sculptures of animals, the show aims to seek connections between humanity, animals and the natural world.
Tickets are $15 ($10 for members). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor.
Staff Writer on Jul 12, 2025