Foxwoods celebrates 14th anniversary in style
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| MPTN Tribal Councilors Charlene Jones, Chalita Young, Marjorie Colebut-Jackson and Rodney Butler pose with the chocolate "tree" commemorating 14 years of Foxwoods. Toni Parker-Johnson photo |
It was a grand celebration in the Rainmaker Food Court on February 15 for Foxwoods 14th anniversary. It was a chance to honor the past and celebrate the future of the largest resort casino in the world. Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman Michael Thomas exclaimed "Wiqômun!", turning the event into a Pequot language lesson for the moment. "Can you say that with me? The crowd gave a hearty "Wiqômun" back to Thomas who explained, "Welcome…that is welcome in the Pequot language."
A festive balloon arch with the Foxwoods colors - purple and light blue, adorned the stage. The focal point was a massive chocolate confectionary masterpiece created by pastry chef Philip Soulat. It featured chocolate replicas of the Rainmaker statue, slot machines, BB King guitar, a chocolate photo of the Grand Pequot Tower, and many more depicting "Foxwoods through the years". (More)
New Foxwoods website lets you "make it happen"
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There's always a lot happening at Foxwoods Resort Casino, and now it's much easier to keep track of the latest must see events by logging on to Foxwoods.com. On February 7, 2006 Foxwoods launched its newly redesigned website that captures the vibrancy of the Foxwoods experience and enables visitors to "make it happen" with fast and efficient online booking of hotel rooms, restaurant reservations, event tickets, gaming offerings and more.
"The new site is dynamic and stylish, but best of all it is very easy to use. It's designed so that guests can find what they're looking for at a glance," said Bob DeSalvio, executive VP of marketing at Foxwoods.
Among several notable new features on the site is a "My Wampum Rewards" section, which enables players to personalize the Foxwoods.com experience and view up-to-the-minute information related to their account, including point balances, special offers and promotions and exclusive player party (More)
ICCE kicks off environmental campaign
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| Tribal members and youth leaders accept an award presented on behalf of Vice Chairman Kenny Reels at the ICCE Kickoff Presentation. |
The International Coalition for Children and the Environment (ICCE) held an energetic kickoff presentation at the Mercantile Exchange building in Norwich on January 27. ICCE directors, partners and sponsors came together with local and state officials, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation representatives, and local citizens to focus of environmental issues.
"This is an opportunity to work on one common goal that we can all understand and appreciate," said Michael Van Leesten, chairman of the board for ICCE and deputy director of public affairs for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. "Global warming transcends all of race, color and world politics. Unless we do something about it, it'll have an adverse effect."
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2006
Framed against the sky, the lone tree on a knoll represents
Mashantucket, the "much-wooded land" where the Pequots hunted and
kept alive their identity as an independent people. Displayed on the
knoll is the sign of Robin Cassasinnamon, the Pequot’s first leader
following the 1637 massacre at Mystic Fort. The fox stands as a
reminder that the Pequots are known as "the fox people."
Pequot basketweave pattern.
A gift from the Winged Ones, feathers
carry prayers to the Great Spirit.