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Upcoming New York Premiere of Manahatta Extends Off-Broadway at The Public Theater

Off-Broadway News Upcoming New York Premiere of Manahatta Extends Off-Broadway at The Public Theater

The new play from Mary Kathryn Nagle begins performances November 16, with Laurie Woolery at the helm.

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Off-Broadway’s The Public Theater has extended the upcoming New York premiere of Mary Kathryn Nagle‘s Manahatta, with performances now set to run through December 23 at the company’s Anspacher Theater. Previews begin November 16 ahead of a December 5 opening night. Director Laurie Woolery is at the helm.

The cast will include Rainbow Dickerson as Toosh-ki-pa-kwis-i and Debra, Elizabeth Frances as Le-le-wa’-you and Jane, David Kelly as Jonas Michaelius and Michael, Jeffrey King as Peter Minuit and Dick, Enrico Nassi as Se-ket-tu-may-qua and Luke, Joe Tapper as Jakob and Joe, and Sheila Tousey as Mother and Bobbie. Jessica Ranville and Rex Young will round out the company as understudies.

Manahatta follows a young Native woman with an MBA who reconnects with her ancestral Lenape homeland after moving from Oklahoma to New York for a banking job in 2008. The piece was written as part of The Public’s Emerging Writers Group, and returns to The Public for a full production following earlier runs at Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Yale Repertory Theatre.

The production will feature scenic design by Marcelo Martínez García, costume design by Lux Haac, lighting design by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, sound design and composition by Paul James Prendergast, fight and intimacy direction by Kelsey Rainwater, and movement direction by Ty Defoe. Amanda Nita Luke-Sayed will be the production stage manager, and Janelle Caso will be the stage manager. Lenape Center Executive Director and Cofounder Joe Baker is serving as cultural consultant.

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Iconic Native American statue finds new home on Route 66 in Oklahoma 

Published: 11/13/2023 12:21:45 PM

Modified: 11/13/2023 12:21:30 PM

The 60-foot fiberglass Native American statue that stood for decades in front of Charlemont’s Native and Himalayan Views souvenir shop has a new home.

After months of restoration, Hi-Way Cafe and Western Motel owner Beth Hilburn installed the statue, known locally at the “Big Indian,” outside of their motel, located on historic U.S. Route 66 in Vinita, Oklahoma.

“I really want the people in your area to know he is coming to a good home. We are thrilled to have him here,” Hilburn said in a phone interview.

During the statue’s last year in Charlemont, its removal became a topic of discussion among representatives of local Indigenous groups, the owners of the souvenir shop and the Charlemont Historical Commission. Shop owner Sonam Lama and his wife, with the help of family friend and representative Bob Pollak, decided to sell the statue, which local tribal representatives say perpetuates racial stereotypes, to the Hilburn family. More than 1,000 people signed a petition to remove the statue from Charlemont, which kickstarted the process of removing it from its Route 2 home.

Asked if she is concerned that there might be pushback about the stereotypical imagery of the statue, which many claim is racist, Hilburn said, “I try to be respectful of people who have that viewpoint.”

Of the feedback she received so far, Hilburn said she has about three to five emails saying the statue is racist and nearly 1,000 messages thanking her for preserving it. She said while the statue does not depict imagery from her tribal heritage, she has lineage with the Delaware Tribe of Indians and Cherokee Nation.

“I felt it was an honor to all Native Americans,” she said.

The cafe and the motel sit at the intersection of two historic highways, Route 66 and Jefferson Road and…

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Mohegan

Meet Brian Westbrook at The Hive Taphouse’s “Rematch Watch Party”

WILKES-BARRE — Former Philadelphia professional football star, Brian Westbrook, is set to make a special appearance at The Hive Taphouse during The Rematch Watch Party at Mohegan Pennsylvania.

On Monday, November 20, guests of “The Rematch Watch Party” can enjoy drink specials, half-priced appetizers and special giveaways while watching the Philadelphia vs. Kansas City game on the big screen.

Starting at 7:00 p.m., guests can head over to The Hive Taphouse for $3 beer specials (Corona, Corona Light and Coors Light), $4 Blue Moons, and $5 Black Cherry White Claws, along with other food and beverage discounts.

This Mohegan Pennsylvania event is free and open to the public. Kickoff for the Eagles vs. Chiefs game is set for 8:15 p.m.

From 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. attendees have the chance to meet and greet Brian Westbrook, watch the Philadelphia vs. Kansas City game in the ultimate rematch, and enjoy exclusive giveaways featuring memorabilia from Philadelphia’s professional football team.

Brian Westbrook started his football journey as a Division 1-AA college running back in 1997. After graduating from college, Philadelphia’s professional football team drafted Westbrook in the third round of the 2002 Draft. In 2007, Westbrook led the league in total yards from scrimmage with a total of 2,104. In 2010, he ended his career in Philadelphia and signed with San Francisco until 2012, when Westbrook retired from the NFL as a member of Philadelphia’s professional football team.

During his nine year career, Westbrook accumulated 6,335 rushing yards, 41 rushing touchdowns, 442 receptions, 3,941 receiving yards and 30 receiving touchdowns. Now, you’ll have a chance to meet this NFL superstar athlete in-person!

Whether you’re shouting “GO BIRDS!” or cheering along with the Swifties, Mohegan Pennsylvania and The Hive Taphouse intend to make this Monday Night Football…

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The State We’re In: ‘Rematriations’ return Native Americans to their land (New Jersey Conservation Foundation column)

It goes almost without saying – but I’ll say it anyway – that all the land in New Jersey once belonged to the Indigenous people who lived here for millennia before European colonization. After 400 years of wars, treaties, forced removals and migrations, and unfair government policies, little land in this state remains under Native American control.

That’s why a Sept. 15 “rematriation” ceremony in Quinton Township, Salem County, was such an extraordinary and happy event. The ancient Cohanzick people, part of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Nation, were reunited with a piece of Mother Earth where their ancestors once lived.

The ceremony celebrated the purchase of 63 acres within the Burden Hill Forest by the nonprofit Native American Advancement Corporation (NAAC), in partnership with the New Jersey Green Acres Program, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, The Nature Conservancy and the Open Space Institute.

The land, now known as the Cohanzick Nature Reserve, will be used for conservation, education, and cultural events. A former church building on the property has been transformed into a Native American longhouse, where ceremonies and educational classes will be held. The forested land will be used for traditional Native American activities, including foraging for edible and medicinal native plants, hunting, fishing, and outdoor ceremonies.

“We want to marry the culture with conservation. We believe in being one with nature,” explained Tyrese Gould Jacinto, president and CEO of NAAC. “We don’t take or overpower nature; we ARE nature. If we don’t teach this to the children, then nothing changes.”

Jacinto found the property through a real estate listing when the NAAC was looking for available land, and only later discovered that many of her direct ancestors had lived there. Later, while walking the property, she felt a distinct “energy” that made the air on her arms stand up. She…

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Who owned Massachusetts before it became a state?

Exploring the Pre-Statehood Ownership of Massachusetts

Before Massachusetts was formally recognized as a state within the United States, the region was inhabited and owned by various indigenous tribes. The area that is now known as Massachusetts was primarily occupied by the Algonquian-speaking peoples, including tribes such as the Wampanoag, the Nauset, and the Massachusett, from whom the state derives its name.

European exploration and colonization brought significant changes to this landscape. The Pilgrims, arriving on the Mayflower in 1620, established one of the first successful English settlements in North America at Plymouth. This marked the beginning of a wave of English colonization that would sweep across the region.

The Massachusetts Bay Colony, chartered by the English Crown in 1629, became a significant center for trade and governance. The Puritans, seeking religious freedom, played a pivotal role in the colony’s development. Land was acquired through a variety of means, including treaties with and purchases from Native American tribes, as well as through direct grants from the English monarchy.

As tensions between the colonies and the British Crown escalated, Massachusetts became a hotbed of revolutionary activity. Following the American Revolution, Massachusetts officially became the sixth state to join the newly formed United States of America on February 6, 1788.

FAQ:

Q: Who were the original inhabitants of Massachusetts?
A: The original inhabitants were various Algonquian-speaking indigenous tribes, including the Wampanoag, Nauset, and Massachusett.

Q: When did Massachusetts become a state?
A: Massachusetts became a state on February 6, 1788.

Q: How did the English acquire land in Massachusetts?
A: Land was acquired through treaties, purchases from Native Americans, and grants from the English monarchy.

Definitions:

Algonquian-speaking peoples: A group of Native American tribes who speak the Algonquian language family, spread across the northeastern region of North America.

Massachusetts Bay Colony: An English settlement on the east coast of North America in the 17th…

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Nanticoke

Geskey runs wild to advance Dallas to the District Final

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John Kotsko | November 11, 2023

 

It looked like Dallas was going to have their hands full with the Nanticoke Trojans as we hit late in the first quarter. Suddenly that all changed in the blink of an eye. The Mountaineers got a blocked punt that resulted in their first touchdown of the game then recovered a fumble on the next kickoff that made it 14-0 as Dylan Geskey had an outstanding night as he scored five touchdowns as they advanced to the District Final for the first time since 2020 as they defeated Nanticoke 48-22. “Towards the end of the first half, we were spitting and sputtering a little bit and we went in at halftime. We had a pretty quick discussion and leadership took over from there. Came out and handled things we should have in the second half.” said Dallas head coach Rich Mannello.

The Mountaineers started with the ball and drove all the way to the Nanticoke 17 yard line with a fourth and 6 but the Trojans defense held and got the ball back for their defense. Nanticoke went three and out on their first drive of the game. Dallas punted on their next possession and was able to pin the Trojans at their own 8 yard line. The Mountaineers were able to force a punt and got the block and got the ball at the Nanticoke three yard line. Dylan Geskey scored from three…

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Loudonville-Perrysville schools get $100K from forestry harvest

ASHLAND — Ashland County’s forest manager came to the commissioners’ meeting Thursday with checks after a fruitful timber harvest season. 

Mohican-Memorial State Forest Manager Chad Sanders said his office was able to harvest 15,000 tons of logs over the last year, resulting in $202,007.93 to be disbursed among Ashland County, Hanover Township and Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District. 

State law allows the Ohio Division of Forestry to harvest timber as a forest-management operation. The largest chunk, by state law, goes to the school district, which received a check for $101,003. 

The two other entities received $50,501 apiece.

Superintendent Jen Allerding accepted the $101,003 check along with the school district’s treasurer, Christine Angerer. 

“I assure you, it will be put to good use,” Allerding said, addressing commissioners. She said the money would most likely go toward the construction of the district’s planned greenhouse.

“I really think it’s a cool, kind of unique opportunity to take this money from the forest and use it for agricultural education,” she said.

The district is currently reviewing bids for the project, according to a Nov. 1 press release. The lowest bidder estimated the project would cost $473,899.46. 

Timber numbers

The timber money serves as a boon to communities, especially this year. In 2022, Sanders presented a check for $28,720. This year’s amount swelled because of the work the office did following a June 2022 tornado

The tornado, Sanders said, destroyed 480 acres of state forest trees. 

“A couple thousand acres were impacted — we salvaged 350 acres of timber,” he said.

There were more than 15,000 tons of logs that his office worked to remove from the forest over the last year.

“That’s 628 semi loads,” he said. 

Sanders said the harvest operation generated $373,000 in gross receipts. The Division of Forestry gets…

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Formerly Of Mohegan Lake, Joanne Catherine Rini, 78, Valued Family And Career

Born on Dec. 29, 1944 in the Bronx, Joanne was the daughter of a fish monger and homemaker. Her childhood was one surrounded by cousins and big Sunday dinners at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Her parent’s instilled in her a strong faith in God and a solid work ethic. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from Saint Barnabas High School in Yonkers in 1962.

Joanne enrolled in Hunter College to study economics and there she met her husband Roger Rini. They were married in 1965 and had three sons, David, Anthony, and Christopher before she graduated from Hunter College in 1972. She earned a master’s degree in public administration from Pace University in 1994.

Joanne and Roger left the Bronx in 1970 and moved to Mohegan Lake, where they raised their sons. Her career— being a switch board operator at Hudson Electric in Manhattan to an intake coordinator at Bronx Lebanon Hospital to the bookkeeper at Mylen Stairs—was an important part of her identity. She also was a dedicated Avon Lady, hosted numerous Tupperware parties, and was the part-time bookkeeper for her husband’s businesses.

Joanne was also involved in the lives of her kids as a scout leader, basketball coach, and CCD teacher. She taught them many lessons, including that working hard was essential to success in life. She developed a large friend group in Mohegan and enjoyed bowling and tennis.

In the last 15 years she lost her Dad, Mom, brother Joseph, and husband, and these losses took a great toll on her. After some decline in health, she left New York in 2019 for Winston Salem, NC to be closer to her son Christopher. She had great care over those last four years, most notably from Brandon Buck who brought her many happy days of ice cream runs…

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A Celebration of Native American Heritage at Judy Weston Garden

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Who lived in Boston before the British arrived?

Who lived in Boston before the British arrived?

Boston, the capital city of Massachusetts, is a vibrant and historically rich metropolis that played a significant role in the formation of the United States. But before the arrival of the British settlers in the early 17th century, the area was already home to indigenous peoples who had been living there for thousands of years.

The Native American tribes that inhabited the Boston area were primarily from the Algonquian language group. The most prominent tribes were the Massachusett, Wampanoag, and Nipmuc. These tribes had established settlements along the coast and in the surrounding areas, living off the land and engaging in fishing, hunting, and agriculture.

The arrival of the British in the early 1600s marked a turning point for the indigenous peoples of Boston. The settlers established the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which quickly expanded and encroached upon Native American lands. Over time, conflicts arose between the colonists and the Native Americans, leading to the displacement and marginalization of the indigenous populations.

FAQ:

Q: What is the Algonquian language group?
A: The Algonquian language group is a family of Native American languages spoken by various tribes across North America. It includes languages such as Massachusett, Wampanoag, and Nipmuc.

Q: How did the British settlers impact the indigenous peoples of Boston?
A: The arrival of the British settlers led to the displacement and marginalization of the indigenous peoples. The colonists claimed Native American lands, resulting in conflicts and the loss of traditional territories for the tribes.

Q: Are there any remnants of the indigenous peoples in Boston today?
A: While the indigenous populations were greatly impacted by colonization, efforts have been made to preserve and honor their history and culture. The Massachusett, Wampanoag, and Nipmuc tribes continue to exist today, and there are organizations and initiatives working to promote their heritage.

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