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Letter of Support
Oftentimes our tribe is asked how someone can help. The Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation suffered an unprecedented ruling when our Final...


Chief Hockeo
May 15th, 2022 Chief Hockeo (Roy Sebastian), Eastern Pequot Known as Chief Hockeo, Running Deer, Roy Sebastian, was born on July 25, 1926...


Artists for World Peace - Native Eyes 2021
Native Eyes, a free eye care humanitarian project, which was held last month for Tribal Members from the Eastern Pequot, Mashantucket,...
Mitchel Ray elected Eastern Pequot chairman in runoff election
The Day - Published September 27, 2021 https://www.theday.com/article/20210927/NWS01/210929502
‘We’re more than just the Trail of Tears and Thanksgiving and Columbus Day’ : What it means to be In
Courant - Published November 27, 2020 https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-indigenous-heritage-day-20201127-hc5jmqepbjcrvjh4v...
Lacking federal recognition, Eastern Pequots struggle to get vaccinations
The Day - Published February 05, 2021 https://www.theday.com/article/20200710/NWS01/200719913
Eastern Pequots deserve justice and equal protection
The Day - Published July 08, 2021 https://www.theday.com/article/20210708/OP02/210709505
Statue of controversial colonial leader to be removed from the state Capitol
CTpost - Published June 9, 2021 https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Statue-will-be-removed-from-the-exterior-of-the-16236854.php
In Osten, state’s tribes have a rare — and effective — advocate
The Day - Published July 10, 2021 https://www.theday.com/article/20210710/NWS01/210719935
‘Our words are power’: Connecticut indigenous women writers to talk about culture and representation
Courant - Published June 3, 2021 https://www.courant.com/ctnow/arts-theater/hc-news-indigenous-women-writers-connecticut-20210601-42w6gb...
Two tie in vote for Eastern Pequot chairman, setting stage for runoff election
The Day - Published July 26, 2021 https://www.theday.com/article/20210726/NWS01/210729552
Honoring Native American Veterans
Republican American Community News - Published November 4th, 2021 https://community.rep-am.com/2021/11/04/honoring-native-american-veterans/
Institute for American Indian Studies Recognizes Native American Veterans
TownTimesNews - November 11, 2021 https://www.primepublishers.com/towntimesnews/news/community_news/institute-for-american-indian-studies...
Norwich Italians scraped Columbus' face off a monument. How do people feel a year later?
Norwhich Bullentin - Published October 11th, 2021 https://www.norwichbulletin.com/story/news/2021/10/11/columbus-day-conversation-still-c...
CT politicians, Indian tribes escalate fight over recognition rule
CTmirror - Published July 29, 2014 https://ctmirror.org/2014/07/29/ct-politicians-indian-tribes-escalate-fight-over-recognition-rule/
State Sen. Osten to propose bill to require teaching of Native American history
The Fox61- Published November 22, 2020 https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/state-sen-osten-to-propose-bill-to-require-teaching-of-na...
Eastern Pequots Elect Six Tribal Council
The Day News Article - Published August 09, 2016 https://www.theday.com/article/20160809/NWS01/160809269
Region’s tribes voice support for changing federal recognition rules
The Day Article - Published July 30, 2014 https://www.theday.com/article/20140729/NWS13/140729671/1047
States Tries to Block New Tribal Casinos
CTpost Article - Published August 09, 2016 https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/State-trys-to-block-new-tribal-casinos-5794749.php
Conn College, UConn acknowledging their land once belonged to Native Americans
The Day - Published November 20, 2019 https://www.theday.com/article/20191120/NWS01/191129935
Path (and Pavilion) to Peace
Conncoll - Published April 24, 2019 https://www.conncoll.edu/news/news-archive/2019/davis-project-for-peace/
Reposting
Dear all, I am going to repost all of the News posts to a new platform. Please accept my apologies for the large number of...
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