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Centuries later, understanding of the Pequot War continues to evolve
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 13—When Kevin McBride looks at stories about the Pequot War ― something with which he has a lot of experience ― he sees two narratives: colonist support or "lo the poor Indian." "It's a ...
OPINION: Do we need to rename cities and towns after the Pequots too?
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 25—I am glad the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes have a gambling monopoly in Connecticut, even though I am sure it is not adequate reparations for the historical mistreatment here ...
Murder suspect's freedom beyond reach of criminal court
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 21—"Disturbing" and "absurd" are just a couple of the words Katherine Sebastian Dring uses to describe the lack of prosecution against the man accused of murder in her son's shooting death ...
National Congress of American Indians Swears in Newly Elected 2023-2025 Executive Committee
Native News Online via Yahoo News· 7 months agoNEW ORLEANS — On the last days of its e 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace, the National Congress...
It's been 20 years since the Eastern Pequots were recognized
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 24—NORTH STONINGTON — Ron "Wolf" Jackson still shakes his head when he recalls the way the word came down. "It was when and how they did it ― on Columbus Day ― that made it worse," he said ...
For tribes, federal recognition opens doors, confers respect
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 13—Federal recognition. In the context of Indian tribes, the term connotes acknowledgment, acceptance and, above all else, leaders of southeastern Connecticut's tribes say, respect. It's ...
Native Americans who had an impact on RI. Here are 9 in the Hall of Fame | Opinion
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 10 months agoKen Dooley, publisher, producer and writer, was inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame...
Native American history, voices to be heard in schools
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 13—Chris Newell, former education supervisor for the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, said during his six years at the museum it was not uncommon for a student or parent to ...
Eastern Pequot elder Wilson: Answering the call to help his people
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 13—Lawrence E. (Larry) Wilson III had gone out into the world and established himself professionally, when he was first called home to help his tribe. Now, as an elder, Wilson, 71, again ...
Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify
WFXT via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWhen the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020,...
