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Early History

Early History. Mohicans settled near Stockbridge, Massachusetts Original Name: Muh -he-con- neok Means: “People of the waters that are never still.”. Daily Life. Lived in long-houses or wigwams

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Early History

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  1. Early History • Mohicans settled near Stockbridge, Massachusetts • Original Name: Muh-he-con-neok • Means: “People of the waters that are never still.”

  2. Daily Life • Lived in long-houses or wigwams http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/IroquoisVillage/constructionone.htmlhttp://www.native-languages.org/houses.htm • Lived near rivers (also known as River Indians) • Men hunted, women cared for homes • Made beadwork crafts • Played Mohican flute and drums

  3. Trying to Survive • As European power grew, the Mohicans believed they had to learn new ways to survive. • Became Christian • Learned European methods for farming • Built schools • Assisted in Revolutionary War and War of 1812 John Sergeant, Missionary

  4. On the Move • In the 1700s, the Mohican people were pushed to move. • Settled in Bowler, Wisconsin

  5. Joining Together • As the Stockbridge people moved, they joined with another tribe, the Munsee, to become the “Stockbridge-Munsee Band” • Today: • 1565 members • ½ living on the 22,000 acre reservation.

  6. Economy • Tribal businesses support the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. They include: • Mohican Northstar Casino • Many Trails Banquet Hall • Pine Hills Golf & Supper Club • Little Star Convenience Store • Mohican RV Park

  7. Culture • Traditions Lost! • Written account of history is missing pages. • No fluent speakers of the native language. • Annual Pow Wows keep the culture alive.

  8. Tribal Sovereignty • What is that?! • Sovereignty is supreme and independent power orauthorityingovernment as possessed orclaimedbyastateorcommunity. • The Stockbridge-Munsee have their own leaders that work together with the government of Wisconsin for the good of the people.

  9. References http://www.bigorrin.org/munsee_kids.htmhttp://www.mpm.edu/wirp/ICW-53.htmlhttp://www.mohican-nsn.gov/Departments/Library-Museum/Mohican_History/index.htmhttp://mohican-nsn.gov/Photo_Galleries/Visual%20Lightbox/Pow%20Wow%202009/index.htmlhttp://www.native-languages.org/munsee_body.htmhttp://www.native-languages.org/munsee_guide.htmhttp://www.youtube.com/user/mohicanflute#p/a/u/2/NTy25vLomcgwww.quailspirit.comhttp://witribes.wi.gov/docview.asp?docid=19080&locid=57

  10. Review Music by Mark Church, a tribal member

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