NATIVE AMERICAN
Water, Wampum & Medicine Wheels. Mohegan Life on the Thames Boat Tour
City Pier New LondonThe first inhabitants along the western side of the Massapequatuck (Thames) River — the Mohegan tribe — settled here from the time of Sachem Uncas’ birth toward the end of the 16th century. Led by Tribal members, their stories demonstrate how crucial the Thames River was for food, wildlife, transportation, and trade as well as […]
Mohegan Wigwam Festival
Fort Shantok 75 Gallivan Ln, UncasvilleEveryone is invited to join Native Americans from across the country in a family-friendly day of traditional Native American crafts, foods, and dance competitions. The event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! Parking is free and located offsite. Complimentary shuttle service is provided with pickups and dropoffs at […]
Memory and Forgiveness: A Conversation about the Pequot Experience in America at La Grua Center
La Grua Center 32 Water St, StoningtonJoin journalist and Historic Stonington Board President Adi Ignatius for an in depth interview with Pequot Tribal Member and Museum Educator, Nakai Northup. This event is free and open to the public and will take place on Sunday, October 20th at 5pm at the La Grua Center. Adi Ignatius is Editor in Chief of the […]
David Eichelberg – Culture & History of the Mohegan Tribe – Family Program in Stonington
Stonington Free Library 20 High Street, StoningtonDavid Eichelberg is the Outreach and Traditions Specialist for the Mohegan Tribe. As a tribal member, he has honed his focus of tribal culture and now is deeply involved in the Tantaquidgeon Museum in Uncasville. He speaks about the history of the Mohegan Tribe and discusses different tribal oral traditions, beliefs, music, and sacred practices. […]
Live from the Boathouse! Brenda Geer, endawnis Spears and Karyl Evans present: Working with Native Peoples in Connecticut at Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CTBrenda Geer (Eastern Pequot), endawnis Spears (Diné/ Ojibwe/ Chickasaw/ Choctaw) and Karyl Evans have been working together for over four years on a documentary film project titled “Native Peoples of Connecticut” for both public broadcast and for use as a curriculum resource for Connecticut public schools. Project director and filmmaker Karyl Evans has received […]
Native Prospects: Indigeneity and Landscape at Florence Griswold Museum
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old LymeNOVEMBER 16, 2024–FEBRUARY 9, 2025 Native Prospects: Indigeneity and Landscape juxtaposes an Indigenous approach to the articulation of land with the American landscape paintings of Thomas Cole. The exhibition presents 19th-century paintings by Thomas Cole featuring Native figures, in context with Indigenous works of historic and cultural value, and artworks by contemporary Indigenous artists: Teresa Baker […]
Naqutiwowok/Continuance: Connecticut’s Tribal Communities Create at Florence Griswold Museum
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old LymeNOVEMBER 16, 2024–FEBRUARY 9, 2025 People from Connecticut’s five recognized tribes are collaborating to curate an exhibition that will be on view at the FloGris Museum in conjunction with the exhibition Native Prospects: Indigeneity and Landscape, curated by Dr. Scott Manning Stevens. The exhibition project emerged from the FloGris Museum’s interest elaborating upon Native Prospects with the perspectives […]