Giving is the theme of Foxwoods fifteenth anniversary
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| Foxwoods President John O'Brien and Tribal Council Chairman Michael Thomas (center) present a check representing the $2.4 billion slot contribution made to the State of Connecticut from Foxwoods over the last 15 years. To their left are State Reps Kevin Ryan and Steve Mikutel and to their right are State Reps Linda Orange and Ernest Hewett. Toni Parker-Johnson photo |
Foxwoods Resort Casino has been a gift to the region since it was built in 1992 - it has provided over 10,000 jobs (and countless others at its suppliers) and its contribution to state coffers now totals $2.4 billion. On its anniversary celebration on Feb. 15, that tradition continued as Tribal Council Chairman Michael Thomas announced that as part of the celebration, Foxwoods would make donations totaling $150,000 to 15 regional charities.
That announcement came at an evening event in the Paragon restaurant, where the elegant surroundings highlighted how far the Tribe has come. Gourmet food and champagne were served to guests that included Tribal Councilors, Elders, and local and state leaders.
Norwich Mayor Benjamin Lathrop was happy to be a part of it and praised the Tribe. "It's remarkable in a short period of time what's evolved out of the woods of Ledyard," he said. "Good (More)
Native exhibit travels from Mashantucket to NYC
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| Mashantucket Pequot Museum Executive Director Kimberly Hatcher-White enjoys a light moment at the opening of museum's exhibition Gifts of the Forest: Native Tradition in Wood and Bark at the UBS Gallery in New York City with Colin Thomson (right), Director of the UBS Art Gallery, and Richard Fitzburgh, UBS Vice President for Investments. Photo by Stephanie Powers |
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center (MPMRC) has teamed with investment firm UBS to bring Gifts of the Forest: Native Traditions in Wood and Bark to the UBS Art Gallery in New York City. The exhibition of Native American artifacts opened on January 25 and is on display until April 27, 2007.
"The opening evening was truly a festive and inspiring event," said Kimberly Hatcher-White, executive director of MPMRC. "It was attended by hundreds of people who filled the gallery from one end to the other and who had a lively time enjoying the art, conversation and a lavish spread."
Guests mingled with UBS executives, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center staff, and art enthusiasts. While snacking on healthy hors d'oeuvres and viewing the exhibition, everyone was treated to Native American music and song provided by the Redhawk Native American Arts Council.
The exhibition pieces are organized into six (More)
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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.