Quinnitukqut means “long river” in our language. I think about our relatives, the Pocumtuck People, often. The mid-section of the Connecticut River Valley was full of life when they lived within it. I think about how the Pocumtuck and the Agawam and the Nonotuck and all their family are no more. They were murdered. They were stolen. They were driven out. All these communities had … Continue reading Nipmucs and Pocumtucks
Land-back and rematriation efforts have significant economic implications, offering Indigenous communities opportunities for sustainable resource management, ecotourism, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Returning land to Indigenous communities can contribute to economic empowerment, job creation, and the development of Indigenous-led businesses. Here are some key aspects of the economic implications of land-return initiatives: Admittedly, I have not warmed to the idea of co-management of land … Continue reading The Economic Impact of Rematriation
Cheryll Toney Holley 