Mohegan

Englishmen because they still viewed themselves as superior to those who converted into their beliefs. While the Pequot War is most commonly known as a dispute between the Europeans and the Pequot tribe, many others were involved. A major one was the Mohegan tribe; they were once conjoined with the Pequot tribe. With those that the Pequot once considered allies, or friends even, gone, the Pequot tribe was significantly

As I researched archaeology field schools to attend, I was drawn to the Mohegan Archaeology Project due to the breadth of methods and techniques that will be used on site, the fact that it is a Native American site, and that it works so closely with the Mohegan tribe to truly meet this people’s needs when excavating its artifacts and preserving its cultural heritage. Prior to applying to archaeology graduate school next fall, field school experience that will train me in survey, excavation, identification

What is the Mohegans’ forgotten language? The Mohegans, or “wolf”, are a group of Native Americans that are originally separate tribes who share the same language yet scattered territories (Sultzman). Those tribes include: Pequot, Montaukett, Narragansett, Niantic, Nipmuc, Shinnecock, and many others (Native Languages). However, due to many casualties and colonial expansion, they’re forced to become a singular group with their individual cultures lost (Sultzman). Besides that, they never forget

Webster dictionary. The Mohegan Tribe is one of the oldest Tribes in the United States as it can be traced back ten thousand years. The Mohegan Tribe is located on the Thames River in Uncasville, Connecticut , which is a federally recognized Indian Nation, with its own constitution and government. Chief Uncas aided the English secure a victory in the Pequot War. The Mohegan Tribe’s sovereignty can be traced back to 1836 when the English formally recognized the Mohegan Tribe through the “Treaty

analyzes how easy it is for competitors to enter the market and potentially capture the market share. Mohegan sun is located in Uncasville, Connecticut. Majority of their market share is from New England; New England is a part of the Northeastern in the United States,

into one than I had originally planned. Shortly after I reluctantly left teaching, I went to work at United Nuclear, a government installation that helped to manufacture nuclear reactors for the U.S. Navy. At that location, which is now part of the Mohegan Sun Casino grounds in Uncasville, Connecticut, my job was no longer in front of a classroom but stuck at a desk pushing papers for most of the day. While it paid a lot more than I was making “working for God,” it was, in my mind, simply a short stopover

Efforts are once again underway in the legislature to bring casino-style gambling to Texas. It’s an idea that has failed in recent legislative sessions, but backers are hoping they’ve found the right formula for success in 2009. There are many appealing arguments on the side of pro-gambling groups. Keeping gambling money that is now going to Louisiana and Oklahoma in Texas is one popular idea. Reviving the state’s horse-raising industry by allowing slot machines at racetracks is another. Some advocates

Persuasive Synthesis The Indian gaming seems to have been the most effective project in transforming the life of American Indians that is, by creating a way of self-sufficiency for nations. Initially, the tribes had depended on grants from the government, tourism, agriculture as well as light manufacturing to earn a living. Initially, the few businesses that they had started such as shops and basket weaving among others were not successful. Other organizations had failed to prosper and were taken

Gladys Tantaquidgeon was one of the most significant Mohegan leaders in the Mohegan tribe. Throughout many years the Tantaquidgeon family kept the roots alive through the 1900’s and to this day. Gladys Tantaquidgeon died at the age of 106 in the year of 2005 at the home she grew up since she was a child. But during that time, she made very large impact to the Mohegan tribe and many more. As a result of the Indian Reorganization of 1934, Gladys Tantaquidgeon encountered the challenges of actively

government wanted Mohegans removed from the hill” (Fawcett, 12). I found this important to our readings because of the interconnection and symbol the church was to the Mohegans’ community. It represented their strength in standing their ground to their traditions and region in which they resided in with the hopes of the U.S. government to leave them alone. This type of establishment taught Gladys Tantaquidgeon to cherish the education she was being provided at home of learning the Mohegan traditions. Gladys