The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized northeastern woodland tribe located at one of America’s oldest Indian reservations – Mashantucket – in Southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian Gaming casino industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots unfolds one of America’s greatest come-back stories, and is featured at the Tribe’s world renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest resort casino destinations in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of businesses ventures, including but not limited to a world-class golf course, luxury spa, Pequot Pharmaceutical Network, and Pequot Plus Health Benefit Services. As one of Connecticut’s highest revenue contributors and largest employers, the Mashantucket Pequots have provided more than $4 billion in slot revenue to the state through a first-of-its-kind compact agreement, established in 1993. Likewise, the Tribe has contributed hundreds of millions in donations and sponsorships for the benefit of communities and tribes in need, locally and throughout the U.S.
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2 Matts Path
Mashantucket, Connecticut 06338, US
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CALLING ALL TEACHERS! 📣 A one week immersive cultural learning workshop covering “The Pequot War: America’s First Attempted Genocide and the Resilience of the Pequot People” will be held at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum this summer! Please visit the link below for the full itinerary and application details 👇🏾 https://buff.ly/3ZWyRTQ
The University of Connecticut (UConn) and Connecticut's five tribes recently approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that will allow the tribes to teach and learn on their own land. The MOA will also increase collaboration between the university and the tribes on curriculum and programming. The five tribes are: Eastern Pequot, Golden Hill Paugussett, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Mohegan Tribe, and Schaghticoke. The MOA was approved by the UConn Board of Trustees, and the tribes and university have also discussed other potential agreements, including: * Free tuition for Indigenous students * Making UConn's Avery Point campus the first official Native-serving institution in the Northeast The MOA is a significant step in establishing a correct relationship between the university and the tribes. The Native American Cultural Programs (NACP) at UConn also works to build relationships with local tribal nations. NACP members include Native and Indigenous students, faculty, artists, and community members.
We would like to congratulate Richard A. "Skip" Hayward on receiving the prestigious Joyce Olson Resnikoff Tourism Legacy Award, presented by Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the tourism industry, highlighting a legacy of dedication and impactful service. Well deserved!
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The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) has donated an unprecedented $150,000 to NAFOA, supporting its mission of fostering tribal economic growth and leadership development. As the first major donation by a NAFOA Member Tribe, the contribution will provide funding for the NAFOA Institute and general operations, enabling the organization to expand its programming and advocacy across Indian Country.
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In 1621, our Wampanoag brothers and sisters joined the English at what is now Plymouth, MA to celebrate the fall harvest. The term “Thanksgiving” was not used during that time. It was in 1637 that the first official proclamation of Thanksgiving was declared by the Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor John Winthrop after the English settlers and their Mohegan and Narragansett allies waged a deadly attack against the Pequot at the Battle of Mistick Fort. The Pequot Massacre was celebrated by those as “Thanksgiving”. Teach accuracies. Let us prohibit folks from trying to rewrite history. Remember that as we gather with family over the next 24 hours. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is the national reminder of America’s history with Native people and also the epitome of resilience.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation proudly honors and celebrates Native American Heritage Day, a significant occasion dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the rich culture, history, and contributions of Native American communities. This day serves as a reminder of the resilience and heritage of Indigenous peoples and the ongoing influence they have on our society.
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Education leader focused on teacher development, curriculum design and creating a more equitable academic landscape
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be directing a National Endowment for the Humanities Institute for K-12 teachers in July 2025. My friend and colleague, Executive Director of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Josh Carter, will be co-directing, and we’ll be partnering with UConn, CT humanities, the Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium. Applications open in December!
Last week, Youth Council Vice Chairman David Sebastian attended the White House Tribal Youth Forum, sponsored by and Center for Native American Youth. The forum included officials from the Biden-Harris Administration who engaged directly with the youth. It also provided an opportunity for young participants to share the meaningful work they have been doing to uplift their communities and Indian Country.
A couple of weekends ago, we proudly hosted our 13th Annual Veterans Powwow, a vibrant celebration honoring the brave men and women of Native American heritage who have served in the armed forces, both past and present. We also had great representation from our royalty, Miss Mashantucket, Michaela Allen. 👏👏
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Chief Medical Officer @ Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation | MD at the intersection of Health+Tech+Equity+Enterprise. Writer| Artist| Speaker outside of work
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation community came together on Tuesday evening for the Diabetes Health Dinner and Dialogue program at the Lake of Isles Tribal Health Services has been organizing these community health engagement events for many years now. Janice Weyant-Hamel is our diabetes program coordinator and she is also an expert in health coaching, promotion, yoga, and mindfulness. She had arranged this event on the theme of our Mindset and Health. I shared my 5M model of health transformation with the group. We learned about the power of mindset on our health outcomes from the work of Dr. Alia Crum and others. Great job Janice and the entire team at THS! Shanna Reels Shari Marcucio Rosemary Johnson JoAnne Wilkinson