Land Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we recreate is the territory of the Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Eastern Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, Nipmuc, and Lenape Peoples, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land, and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.

Pronunciations:  

  • Mohegan (Mo-he-gan)
  • Mashantucket Pequot (Mash-un-tuck-it Pea-kwaht)
  • Eastern Pequot (Pea-kwaht)
  • Schaghticoke (ska-teh-COKE)
  • Golden Hill Paugussett (paw-GUS-it)
  • Nipmuc (Nip-muck)
  • Lenape (Leh-NAH-pay)

Additional Resources:

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