The Pequot War: America’s First Attempted Genocide and the Resilience of the Pequot People

During this one-week institute, teachers will engage in attempting to answer compelling questions, including: What is genocide? What happens when worlds collide? What is sovereignty? How do a people preserve their culture while navigating the effects of settler colonialism? What is land stewardship? What can traditional Indigenous cultures offer modern American society to make life more sustainable amidst rapid climate change? Teachers will study firsthand the intersectionality of land stewardship and sustainable living with traditional native cultural values. Site visits across Southeastern Connecticut will give teachers the opportunity to see the broader context of Pequot history and culture.