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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 ...
Pequots celebrate their survival, 386 years after attempted genocide
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 12 months 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 ...
Fairfieldshedslight on its slavery and Indigenous past in new museum exhibit
Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn. via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJul. 20—Garth said museum staff needs to build stronger relationships with the descendants of enslaved people to include artifacts from those family collections, which the site has yet to find ...
New London representative's bill would rename Thames the Pequot River
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 18—Flowing from Norwich to New London and Groton, it's famously home to submarines, the Coast Guard barque Eagle and Ivy League racing shells. Ah yes, the Pequot River. That, at least, ...
Lawmakers suggest tribes need to agree on what Thames River's name should be
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 27—HARTFORD — State lawmakers signaled Monday that if a bill renaming the Thames River is to go forward, the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes might have to agree on what the river ...
State, tribes partnering on development of Native American curriculum for public schools
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 1—HARTFORD — On the last day of Native American Heritage Month, Gov. Ned Lamont, state Department of Education officials and tribal leaders announced Wednesday they're collaborating on ...
What's Going On: Next move from New London's famed Thames Club: exclusive inclusivity
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJul. 27—Ramón Massó-Flores marvels at the history of New London, a legacy he is now part of as the first Hispanic president of the 154-year-old Thames Club, the oldest private social club in ...
Reels: Helping tribal members identify with their heritage
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 13—As the director of cultural resources for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Wayne Reels helps people identify with their Native American heritage. He describes it as a "rebirth and rebuilding ...
Grand Entry takes center stage at Schemitzun
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 29—MASHANTUCKET — Over 50 different tribes were represented this weekend at Schemitzun Feast of Green Corn and Dance. While authentic foods and traditional crafts lined the perimeter of ...
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 ...
