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Former Mashantucket Pequot Museum chef is first Indigenous woman to win James Beard Award
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJun. 6—Chef Sherry Pocknett, who used to be the food and beverage manager for the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, became the first Indigenous woman to win a James Beard Award ...
Pequots celebrate their survival, 386 years after attempted genocide
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMay 27—MASHANTUCKET — Pequots invited the public to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum on Friday to commemorate the 386th anniversary of the Mystic Massacre and celebrate the survival of their people ...
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 ...
A decade of honoring veterans at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 10—MASHANTUCKET — Hundreds of veterans from every branch of the U.S. armed forces will gather Saturday for the 10th Annual Veterans Powwow at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research ...
Honoring the Veterans Powwow
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 13—Honoring the Veterans Powwow was held Saturday at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum. The powwow honored Native Americans, who have served in the U.S. military for more than 200 years. During ...
Learn about Pequot Tribal Nation during program
The Chronicle, Willimantic, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 18—WILLIMANTIC — Community members will learn about the Pequot Tribal Nation during a program on Saturday. The program begins at noon at the Willimantic Public Library at 905 Main St. Educators ...
Portraits of Mashantucket Pequot women
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 13—A new and very notable exhibition opened at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center in October. "The Indigenous People's Project: The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Women," ...
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 ...
Mashantucket Pequot's re-envisioning museum
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 13—Last November, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council asked Joshua Carter to be the interim director at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Carter said he was humbled by ...
Mashantuckets hold inauguration ceremony
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 4—MASHANTUCKET — Two Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council members began new three-year terms Tuesday following an inauguration ceremony at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center ...