At sunrise on Sunday, September 4th, Andre, Dennis, and Daishuan started the fire that would burn for six days to make the mishoon.

The morning began with a Nipmuc ceremony and a short presentation by Andre acknowledging the importance of the sun rising each day and its relevance to the Wampanoag as "people of the first light." He also noted that the Nipmuc were "people of the freshwater," giving the start of the mishoon fire more significance.

Andre shared some history with those in attendance and discussed the importance of cultural preservation in Indigenous communities. Projects like "Feeding the Fire" provide money for individuals to take time away from work and participate in traditional Indigenous activities.