General support of in-kind services and on-going funding will allow us to utilize the latest technology to further enhance our ability to tell and share our story and create more lasting experiences for our guests through our exhibits, workshops and programming only found in Mashantucket.
Our Meesumôk fund supports programs that brings people together to help each other. Your support gives young students, college students, and teachers the chance to visit our museum, join fun group activities, and take part in learning workshops.
Support Public Programming; Be a Catalyst for Learning
Our Public Programs Department is dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences that deepen social and historical knowledge, inspire critical thinking, and foster respect for tribal culture. Your support helps us enhance visitors’ perspectives and create a lasting impact on their understanding of history and society.
Ignite Change with Your Support
As a Meesumôk donor, you play a pivotal role in uncovering hidden histories and sharing them with the world. Your contributions enable our museum to continue reaching thousands of students and visitors, both locally and globally, through our impactful educational and outreach programs. Together, we can shine a light on stories that deserve to be told.
Your support funds programs dedicated to informing, educating, and showcasing the significance of cultural practices for Indigenous people. Our initiatives help the general public gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for artisans, authors, and the powwow experience, all of which play a crucial role in sustaining a sense of community for America’s first people.
Supporting Literacy
Empower Minds with Reading Across Turtle Island. Join us in promoting literacy and cultural awareness through our Reading Across Turtle Island initiative. Your contributions help us provide essential skills in understanding, creating, and communicating information in today’s rapidly changing world. Together, we can celebrate indigenous culture and authors, and inspire a love for reading.
Your generous contributions aid in raising awareness and providing financial support for initiatives dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans.
Support the Creation of a Lasting Tribute
Your generous contributions enable us to design, construct, and preserve a lasting memorial dedicated to the countless sacrifices made by Native American Veterans. This memorial will serve as a sacred space for contemplation, remembrance, and healing, not only for Native American communities but for all Veterans. It will also provide an enduring tribute to their historic sacrifices.
Celebrating Over 250 Years of Service
Every November, the Honoring the Veterans Ceremony (formerly known as powwow) brings togetherNative and non-Native Americans who have courageously served alongside each other in the U.S. Armed Forces for over 250 years. This annual event is a tribute to their bravery and unity.
