Women Leaders in Native New England: Providing Strength for the People

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Saturday, Mar. 23, 2-5 pm
Women Leaders in Native New England: Providing Strength for the People
A discussion with 7 Native New England women: Pam Ellis, Esq. (Nipmuc); Tribal Council Secretary Marjorie Colebut-Jackson (Mashantucket Pequot); Chief Lynn Malerba (Mohegan); Assistant Tribal Secretary Phyllis Cotto-Santiago (Narragansett); Dr. Patricia Sebastian (Eastern Pequot); Former Tribal Councilor and State Trooper Ruth Torres (Schaghticoke); and Tribal Councilor Crystal Whipple (Mashantucket Pequot). These women have all played a pivotal leadership role in their communities within Native New England. This gathering requires certain indulgences -- wine, cheese, and chocolate follow the discussion. $45/$35 Museum members. Register by Mar. 16: (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@pequotmuseum.org. .3 CEUs.