The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

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Welcome Tahqôk! 🍂 As fall arrives across Mashantucket, we look forward to cooler days, changing leaves, and all that this beautiful season brings.

What’s your favorite spot on the reservation for fall foliage?

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For 21 years, our annual Driving Out Diabetes Golf Tournament has brought our community together to raise awareness, to support vital health programming and, of course, to enjoy a great day on the course.

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Twenty-five years later, we remember those who lost their lives and honor the courage of those who helped others on one of the darkest days in American history.

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On the morning of September 11, 2001, the Tribe’s high-speed ferry, the Sassacus, was making its regular run from Long Island to Lower Manhattan.

As the city faced unimaginable chaos, the Sassacus crew joined Port Authority officials in a massive water rescue effort.

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In case you missed it: The New London Day featured a front-page story in its Sunday edition commemorating the 40th anniversary of our Bingo Hall and the release of our new mini-documentary.

🔗 Read the full story: https://t.co/qjyGC5fhTc

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There’s still time to join us for the 21st Annual Driving Out Diabetes Golf Tournament on September 8 at Lake of Isles. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a day that brings our community together to support diabetes awareness, prevention, and education: https://t.co/oqOX6nohlS

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We are so proud to celebrate and commemorate Bingo's 40th anniversary with a micro-documentary that sheds light on this incredible moment in our Tribe's history.

🎥 Watch the mini-doc: https://t.co/UqD03m9WFL

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August's Harvest Moon marks the final harvest of the growing season. As summer begins to give way to fall, it serves as a reminder of the close connection between the land, the seasons, and our traditions.

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In the Pequot language, Schemitzun means "Festival of the Green Corn."
More than just a word, Schemitzun is a celebration of culture, community, and tradition that brings people together and this year's is just a week away! See you there! https://t.co/3lNicN3i4b

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From Mashantucket to Fenway Park! ⚾

A look at the Native American & American Indian Celebration during the Boston Red Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game.

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Honoring roots and inspiring future generations. Earlier this month, the MPTN Child Development Center dedicated its new turtle pavilion and playgrounds to Juanita “Mother Earth” Reels and Kathy and Arthur Crippen.

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Congratulations to Tribal Members Aquene Vigil and Christina Walker on completing the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s Two-Year Leadership Program! 🌟🎓 We’re proud of their achievement and excited to see the continued impact they will make in our community.

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Celebrating 28 years of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center! The Museum has served as a place to preserve our history, share our culture, and foster understanding for Tribal members and visitors alike. Thank you to everyone who has been part of its journey!

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On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the heart of our Nation: our people. From Elders to youth, each generation helps preserve our language, traditions, and identity while shaping the future of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

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One month until Schemitzun begins! Join us for a weekend of family-friendly celebration, ushering in the harvest, thanking the Creator for our rich heritage, and honoring our ancestors, warriors, veterans, and Elders.
All are welcome!
More info: https://t.co/hf9DNA3Xj5

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Our final reflection in this series celebrating the 40th anniversary of bingo on our reservation comes from several Tribal Elders, including Richard A. "Skip" Hayward. He leaves us with a message of optimism: "The sky's the limit."

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Next up in our series celebrating the 40th anniversary of bingo on our reservation is Tribal Elder John Holder. The seeds they planted in 1986 have grown into a legacy of opportunity, resilience, and prosperity for the Tribe.

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Our series commemorating the 40th anniversary of bingo on our reservation continues with reflections from Robert Hayward, who, alongside his brother Richard A. "Skip" Hayward, played a pivotal role in establishing gaming in its earliest days.

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🪶Tribal Member Spotlight🪶
Christina Walker is the first MPTN member to earn the federally licensed Enrolled Agent (EA) credential. She owns Divine Financial Services LLC, helping clients navigate tax and financial matters. We're proud to highlight Christina and her expertise!

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As we continue our series celebrating the 40th anniversary of bingo on our reservation, Tim "Quiet Bear" Walker reflects on helping clear the land where the bingo hall would eventually stand — a place that transformed our community and changed our history.