King Philip's War and Indigenous Voices Today: Past, Present, and What Our Nations Continue to Teach

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, we must acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who were here long before. Join Indigenous panelists from Southern New England for a thoughtful discussion on the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, resilience, and cultural survival. Hosted at King Philip Middle School, the event will respectfully acknowledge the history of King Philip's War while centering the living cultures of Native Nations today.

Panelists:

• Heather Angel Mars-Martins - Narragansett Tribal Citizen

• Chrystal Baker - Narragansett Tribal Citizen

• Kimberly Toney - Nipmuc Tribal Citizen

• Nakai Clearwater Northup - Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Citizen

Moderator

• Stephen Pevar - Attorney, Author, Professor.

Location: King Philip Middle School, Thursday, April 23, 6:00-7:30 pm.

This event is sponsored by West Hartford's America 250 Task Force.