Tribal coverage
Indigenous People’s Day inspired this post. We’ve seen tribal success stories in New England with Connecticut’s Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequots tribes. On the other hand, many Native Americans still struggle to keep their tribes afloat. Some have had recognition and land trusts taken away in New England. So let’s look at Pride and Prejudice –…
Indigenous Peoples Month and Thanksgiving both take place in November. Yet, tribal gaming has never been so intense. So why have the Mashpee Wampanoags of Massachusetts, the Indians that met the Pilgrims for that first Thanksgiving, been unable to make their dream come true? Here’s the story about Wampanoag’s First Thanksgiving and Casino Plans. The…
Can We Expect More Tribal Casinos? New England is home to two well-known tribal casinos. So yes, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun get their share of the headlines. But did you know that there eventually could be three more? And one more, just a ferry ride away on Long Island? More Tribal Casinos Expected in New…
