Who We Are:

The Nimham Mountain Singers, formed in 1999, is a group of singers with the goal of fostering, preserving and rediscovering traditional Native American beliefs, values and spirituality.

Based in the Hudson Valley of New York State, we sing and share with our communities northern woodland songs, mostly of the first people, the Algonquin speaking peoples.

We perform at schools, civic events and pow wows and offer a complete educational program of drumming, traditional songs and dances, and Wappinger (Nochpeem) cultural history designed for children and adults. We are also available for private parties and gatherings. Contact us for booking information.

Front Row: Bill 'Panther Warrior''Back Row: George 'Hears no Thunder'Penny 'Painted Pony', Brooke 'Wolf That Runs With Pony', Wendy 'Walks Soft', Gil 'Cryinghawk',

What's Here?

Upcoming Events

Educational Programs

Drums for Sale

Our Recordings

Mount Nimham Fire Tower

Wappinger Memorial Fund

About Daniel Nimham

News:

We would like to thank Cub Scout Packs #93 of Millbrook, NY, #34 of Pawling, NY, #40 of Wappingers Falls, NY and #122 of Poughkeepsie, NY for allowing us to perform at their Blue and Gold Dinners this year.

We completed the majority of the Wappinger Memorial this year and held a dedication ceremony on November 11, 2007. We plan to add shrubbery behind the memorial and a bronze statue of Daniel Nimham by sculptor Mike Keropian. $16,000 is still needed to help us complete this monument.

In accordance with our 501(c)(3) status our 2007 financial statement is available here.


2008 Calendar:

  [Top of Page]

February

  • 3rd -  Scout Pack 1 Blue and Gold Dinner - CLear Pool Camp, Carmel, NY

May

  • 10th - Croton Point - Dedication of Art in Driftwood Museum (11 AM - 4 PM)
  • 24th-26th - Pow Wow on the Hudson at Bowdoin Park on Sheafe Road in Poughkeepsie, NY
  • May 31st - Earth Day Celebration - Liberty Field, White Plains, NY

June

  • 14th & 15th - Awakening of Mother Earth Pow Wow - Greene, NY

July

  • 2nd - White Plains High School Field - 4th of July Celebration
  • 27th 11:00 Am
    4H fair Putnam County Vet. Mem. Park

August

October

  • 5th - Mt. Nimham Fire tower Fall Festival - Kent Lakes, NY

November

  • 8th - Pow Wow for Native Women - Danbury Women's Penitentiary

 

 
Our Music CDs:

  • "The Spirit Speaks"

    A collection of Northern Woodland and orginal songs, professionally recorded. (sample)

  • "Drum of the Wiccoppee"

A live recording from pow wow's at Tankhannock, PA and Fonda, NY  (sample)

  • "Reflections from Onistagrawa"
    Recorded in Middle Mountain, NY

Write for more information or to buy your copy!

Also Available at:

Morning Star
Route 6, Carmel

Silver Lake
Route 52, Carmel

Touch of Sedona
Main St., Ridgefield Conn.

Where We've Been:   [Top of Page]
  • Pow wows from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma, Canada, Maine, New York and Rhode Island.
  • Childrens' Program at Forest River Park in Queens NY
  • CYO camps in Putnam Valley, NY.
  • Shad Fest for Riverkeeper
  • Blue and Gold dinners for the Scouts in the lower Hudson valley
  • New York State Archaeological Association Croton Point.
  • Programs for the Federal Bureau of Prisons Women's FCI Danbury Conn.
  • Local Historical Associations of Dutchess and Putnam Counties
  • Greeting in the New Year Spring Garden Party at the Chuan Yen Monastery, Kent
  • Girl Scout Jamborees in Rockland and Dutchess Counties.
  • Boy and Cub scout Jamboree's in Westchester and Putnam Counties.
  • Elementary and Middle Schools, Local Church Groups in Putnam and Westchester Counties, such as Rippowam Cisqua andManhattenville College.

Wappinger Memorial:

  Pictures from the dedication

Donations for the memorial can be sent to:
The Nimham Mountain Singers
115 Chief Nimham Circle
Kent Lakes, NY. 10512

and include "Wappinger Monument" in the Note field.

The names of those who donate $250 or more will be noted on a special plaque
at the site.



Educational Programs
and Products

 [Top of Page]

Educational Programs

The Nimham Mountain Singers performing at the E. Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff for the 9/11 Friendship Ambassadors Foundation and the NY Lions Club

We create our educational programs to fit age groups from very young to very old. Whatever the age group, participation is key.

[ Learn More ]

Drums for Sale

Click here for information about our line of handcrafted drums

About Daniel Nimham:

 [Top of Page]

Who is Daniel Nimham?

 

 Daniel Nimham (1724-1778) was a chief of the Wappinger Indians and was the most prominent Native American of his time living in the Hudson Valley.

The Wappingers descended from ancestors who were forced to part with their best lands during the preceding century, and who roamed the hills and valleys of Putnam and Dutchess Counties.
Mt Nimham Fire Tower

The tallest remaining Fire Tower in New York State has completed its restoration project and sits atop the 1200 foot mountain named after Daniel Nimham.

[ Learn More ]

I am a dry tree. I will die here - Chief Daniel Nimham

Site Design by Taconicarts.com © 2008 - Visitors since October 19, 2006