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Kunâhneepamuhshâtunônak “Our Moons” Exhibit

Bringing together Pequot and Sister Nation Artists, the Kunâhneepamuhshâtunônak “Our Moons” exhibit illustrates who we are as a people and the importance of Indigenous relationships. Our new exhibit represents the Indigenous teachings of how the cycles of the moon have continually provided guidance and support for the original people of the Northeast through visual articulation of the language we call art. Our story lives on…

Current Moon & Programs

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The Story of the Turtle Calendar

On a turtle’s back, the pattern of scales establishes the combination of numbers that define the lunar calendar cycle. The circle of scales surrounding the edge adds up to 28, the number of days that comprise the lunar cycle.(28 days from full moon to full moon.) The center of the shell has a pattern of thirteen larger scales, which represent the 13 moons of the lunar calendar.

The Thirteen Moons of the Mashantucket Pequot

What are the Thirteen Moons?

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Maple Sugar Moon

March

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Fishing Moon

April

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Corn Planting Moon

May

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Strawberry Moon

June

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Blueberry Moon

July

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Green Corn Moon

August

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Harvest Moon

September

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Cranberry Moon

October

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Falling Leaves Moon

October/November

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Hunting Moon

November

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Nikommo / Gift Giving Moon

December

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Wolf Moon

January

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Bear / Snow Moon

February

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Our Featured Artists

Joshua David Carter

Wuyeekeesuk (good day),

I am the son of Joseph Carter III and Nancy Bonin. I am of Pequot, Narragansett, African American and Irish decent. I am happily married to my best friend, we have four beautiful amazing children and recently received the precious gift of our first granddaughter. I am currently the Executive Director of our Tribal community’s very own Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. I am head over heels in love with the traditional art of wampum. I really enjoy the conversations around its traditional use, the Pequot’s relationship to the ocean and to address the perpetuated fallacy that wampum traditionally was money. I was fortunate enough to establish a strong relationship with the most talented wampum maker known in modern times, Allen Hazard (Narragansett). I am forever indebted to him for his gifts of wisdom and patience that transcends wampum making. I will continue to honor my ancestors, Allen and my family by teaching all those in my community who would like to learn. I feel blessed to carry on this most beautiful ancient tradition.

Kutaputush (I thank you),

Joshua “eye of the hawk” Carter

Matthew Potter

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Dawn Spears

Sparrow Jackson

Sparrow Jackson is a Native American beader & proud member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Her passion for beading roots from her indigenous culture. As an artisan, Sparrow enjoys creating custom beadwork designs reflective of traditional and modern flair for natives and non-natives throughout Turtle Island and beyond!

Kunâhneepamuhshâtunônak

“Our Moons”

Kunâhneepamuhshâtunônak “Our Moons” Exhibit

Current Moon & Programs

The Story of the Turtle Calendar

The Thirteen Moons of the Mashantucket Pequot

What are the Thirteen Moons?

Maple Sugar Moon

Fishing Moon

Corn Planting Moon

Strawberry Moon

Blueberry Moon

Green Corn Moon

Harvest Moon

Cranberry Moon

Falling Leaves Moon

Hunting Moon

Nikommo / Gift Giving Moon

Wolf Moon

Bear / Snow Moon

Our Featured Artists

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