Educational Powwow

WHAT:
The Pequot Museum
presents the rich history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, as well as
the histories and cultures of other tribes and the natural history of the Mashantucket region. Guests step out of the heat and into history with the
Museum’s Educational Powwow, a summer festivity that educates visitors on the
sense of culture the Pequot Indians sustained. Museum goers experience the rich history of the
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe while interacting with Native vendors and artists. Free with Museum
admission, free to Museum members. 



WHEN:          
Wednesday & Thursday, July 10 & 11, 11 am-3 pm
Educational Powwow
It’s powwow time! Guests learn about the cultural significance of powwows as Emcee Wayne Reels (Mashantucket Pequot) explains how they sustain a sense of community for Native Americans through dancing, singing and socializing. Visitors learn about traditional dances and powwow etiquette while watching Native dancers in their colorful regalia. Guests can also visit with Native artists as they demonstrate and sell works of art, ncluding wampum, beaded jewelry, sweet grass baskets and pottery. Native cuisine will be available for purchase. Grand entry is at 11am and 1pm, with stories from well-known storyteller, Tchin (Blackfeet/Narragansett) at 12:30 pm. This event is free with Museum admission, and free to Museum members.



WHERE:
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, Conn. 06338

HOW:
For more information or to register for any of the above events, call (800) 411-9671 or visit www.pequotmuseum.org.



Other Upcoming Events:
Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 8-10, 9 am-5 pm
Cultural Survival Bazaar
This year, the Pequot Museum is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary. As a part of this celebration, the Museum is hosting the Cultural Survival Bazaar, a festival of indigenous arts and cultures from around the world. Cultural enthusiasts can enjoy many performances, including Hawaiian music and dance, Native American storytelling, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations and ethnic cuisine. Guests can also shop for art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs and other unique objects – with a portion of all proceeds going towards Cultural Survival’s non-profit work worldwide.



 As a non-profit dedicated to the study and preservation of the indigenous cultures and societies of North America, the Pequot Museum is proud to support Cultural Survival, Cultural Survival is a global leader in the fight to protect indigenous lands, languages and cultures around the world. For more information about Cultural Survival, visit www.cs.org. The Cultural Survival Bazaar is free with Museum admission, and free to Museum members.



This is a special event in commemoration of the Pequot Museum’s 15th anniversary. At 2 pm on Saturday, Aug. 10, guests join the 15th anniversary cake cutting ceremony in the Gathering Space and receive a commemorative gift.