Our Story
In 2016 and 2017, the Northern Cheyenne tribe, local schools and the community walked the ancient trail known as the Portage Path. In 2018, students from The Lippman School were introduced to a problem based learning challenge to help the community unite around this historic site and honor the first people who walked the Portage Path. The students presented their solution to both the local city and county council as a resolution. North American First People’s Day is now celebrated on the first Monday in October each year in Summit County, Ohio.
Volunteer and support our community in this unique opportunity.
There are four volunteer opportunities for our upcoming walk along the Portage Path to celebrate North American First People’s Day in Akron on October 6, 2024.
1. Help distribute signage along Portage Path to advertise the upcoming walk along this historic site. Directions for distribution and completion date along with signage will be provided.
2. Help set up the venue where the walk starts at Portage Path CLC (55 S. Portage Path Akron, OH 44303). This may include signs, displays and handouts. This would take place at a designated time before the walk starts at 1:30.
3. Help set up the venue where the walk ends at the John Brown House (514 Diagonal Rd Akron, Ohio 44320) at the Summit County Historical Society of Akron. This may include setting hay bails, tables and chairs, displays and handouts. This would take place at a designated time before the walk starts at 1:30.
4. Help tear down and clean the venue where the walk ends at the John Brown John Brown House (514 Diagonal Rd Akron, Ohio 44320) at the Summit County Historical Society of Akron. This may include removing hay bails, tables and chairs, displays and handouts. This would take place at a designated time after the walk and programing ends.