Schemitzun 2007 a tremendous success
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It is the largest powwow celebration in New England. And each year, it keeps getting bigger. Hosted by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, this annual event draws members of Native American tribes from across the U.S., Canada, South America and Bermuda. Members of more than 500 tribes came to dance, sing, craft, demonstrate, educate, and share in this festival of what started out as a small celebration of giving thanks to the Creator for the good corn harvest.
"This is a great opportunity to share our traditions and culture with the public," said Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Councilwoman Marjorie Colebut-Jackson, who is also the Chairperson (More)
Miss Mashantucket contestants sing and shine
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| Tribal Council Secretary Charlene Jones, Tribal Councilor Richard E. Sebastian, Vice Chairman Kenneth Reels, and Councilwoman Marjorie Colebut-Jackson pose with the winners of the Miss Mashantucket Pageant on August 15. The winners were (l-r) Sarah Shourds, Junior Miss Mashantucket; Lanette Hernandez, Miss Tiny Tot Mashantucket; and Wequai Gregoire, Little Miss Mashantucket. Tebo photo |
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center stage exuded talent on August 15th where 11 Mashantucket Pequot Tribal girls and young women were competing for the titles of Miss Tiny Tot Mashantucket, Little Miss Mashantucket, and Junior Miss Mashantucket, to represent their Tribal Nation.
Sponsored by Pepsi Funding Group, and hosted by Tribal Council Secretary Charlene Jones and the Historical & Cultural Preservation Committee, this is the sixth year Secretary Jones' office has coordinated the event.
"The talent tonight has been awesome," said Jones. "The girls have all worked so hard on their regalia and should be so proud of themselves."
Emcees were Morningstar Figueroa and Latoya Young, who introduced each portion of the show.
"You guys are in for a really nice treat tonight (More)
2007
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.