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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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Ramapo-Munsee Lenape and South Street Seaport Museum Collaborate for Land and Water Acknowledgement Ceremony

Join the Ramapo-Munsee Lenape and the South Street Seaport Museum for a special Land and Water Acknowledgement Ceremony and engaging storytelling to honor the Native people of the region the Seaport Museum now calls home. Together, we will delve deeper into the history of the waterways that influenced New Amsterdam and get a deeper understanding of “Where New York Begins.” The free event will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 2pm, at 12 Fulton Street. southstreetseaportmuseum.org/lenapehoking

Ramapo-Munsee Lenape Tribal Leaders will give remarks and discuss the history of Lenapehoking, the Indigenous territory of the Canarsee and Manahatoos, who once cultivated and protected the lands that are now known as the South Street Seaport. The ceremony will include screening of the short film Silent Tribute, A Rainey Film & Media Production, and close with a traditional flute song.

Following the ceremony, Amy Martinez, Ramapo-Munsee Lenape tribal member, will present an Indigenous book reading of a work authored by a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape.

A reception will follow the program. Registration is encouraged for this free event but walkups will be accommodated as possible.

Brief Indigenous Seaport History

This history is included in the South Street Seaport Museum Land Acknowledgement that will be dedicated by Ramapo-Munsee Lenape Tribal Leaders.

Although natives used tributaries as central highways through the middle of town, they were obligated to use the same rivers as boundaries with colonial land speculators, thus upsetting their own sense of relationship to the land. All headwaters were considered sacred-places where warfare were banned. Rivers and streams were the main forms of transportation. Canoers would take full advantage of the tides to conserve the (muscle and caloric) energy of the day.

An effective energy conserving practice was to hoist the canoe and all their gear over their heads and walk from one river to…

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H.S Football: Dallas rolls past Nanticoke Area in D2-4A semifinals

DALLAS TWP. — When things aren’t quite going as planned, Dallas knows the solution.

Give the ball to running back Dylan Geskey.

Geskey rushed for 190 yards and five touchdowns the Mountaineers eventually pulled away from Nanticoke Area for a 48-22 victory in a District 2 Class 4A semifinal game Friday night.

“When we had to push, old number 4 (Geskey) took over,” said Dallas coach Rich Mannello after running down a list of issues that hampered his team. “That’s the kind of back that he is. When we’re struggling and not firing on all cylinders, you hand it to that guy and he can get downhill.

“He’s something. What a football player.”

Dallas (12-0) will host the championship game next Friday, taking on Valley View (10-2). Valley View defeated Wyoming Area 20-0 in the other semifinal. Nanticoke Area finished its season at 7-5.

Geskey scored three consecutive touchdowns in the second half, with his third at 10:45 of the fourth quarter bringing on the 35-point mercy rule.

“At halftime, we came out with a plan, stuck to it and got it done,” said Geskey, who carried the ball 27 times.

Dallas had a first-half plan, although the results weren’t as anticipated.

The Mountaineers were stopped on their first two possessions. They had an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after scoring a touchdown. The passing game misfired on a couple potentially long gains. And punter Rowan Laubach, a soccer player by trade, had to try to run for a first down after a high punt snap.

“I’m not happy, to be honest with you,” Mannello said. “If we’re going to come out here and win a championship seven days from now, we have work to do.”

Special teams and defense helped Dallas build a…

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WWE Raw results, recap, grades: War Games match set for Survivor Series after successful Rollins title defense

With one of WWE’s traditional “big four” pay-per-views on the horizon, the promotion used Monday night’s edition of Raw to put in work to build toward in Chicago on Nov. 25. Among those matches that are now set is a War Games match featuring most of Raw’s top stars.

A surprise world heavyweight championship match between champ Seth Rollins and challenger Sami Zayn proved to be just one part of a story that led to the two men teaming with Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso against Judgment Day and JD McDonagh inside the double cage at Survivor Series.

CBS Sports was with you all night with recaps and highlights of all the action from Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

War Games locked in for Survivor Series

Seth Rollins opened the show, celebrating retaining the world heavyweight championship by beating Drew McIntyre at Crown Jewel. Rollins then called Sami Zayn out to celebrate with him since Zayn prevented Damian Priest from cashing in the Money in the Bank contract after that match. Rollins told Zayn that he visited Adam Pearce and Zayn could have a title shot at any time of his choosing. Zayn initially said he didn’t want to face a champion who was compromised by injury, but Rollins said veterans like them were never 100%, but always gave 100%. Zayn then accepted, saying there was no better time or place than later in the night.

World Heavyweight Championship — Seth Rollins (c) def. Sami Zayn via pinfall with a roll-up. Zayn tried to attack Rollins’ compromised back. That included a match-ending sequence where Zayn locked in a lion tamer and transitioned to a Boston crab. Rollins was able to reverse the submission into a pin, however, and score the three-count to retain his title. After the match, Rollins offered Zayn a…

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As I See It: The Last of the Mohicans

Can’t help but think how fast us World War II veterans are disappearing. It won’t be long before we are all gone. It doesn’t seem that long ago when I read about the passing of the last World War I veteran. Here we are almost at the same stage of the game with World War II people.

As a young lad, my favorite movie type was Westerns. All of us young guys enjoyed going to the movies and seeing cowboys and Indians. They were our only heroes, our idols. When we grew up we wanted to be like a cowboy. One of those movies, as I recall way back then, was “Last of the Mohicans.”

They were a famous tribe that was so brave and courageous. I can still picture them on horses with their bow and arrow strapped to their back. They all carried tomahawks. They fought the white troops so bravely and when I think of us old World War II vets, I think of them.

Most of us soldiers traveled in battalions during the war on armored vehicles. We drove the enemy back to where they came from. We were all about 20 years of age. My outfit fired a 90mm gun that was a copy of the famous German 88.

We had a nine-man crew and when we got the command to fire, we all did our jobs and in the process of firing the gun, ammunition had to be passed up to be put in the breech of the gun. Everybody on the gun had a job to do.

A couple of guys worked on a gear box that got information from radar. Everybody was so busy firing that I never really noticed them working. One day, while I was firing along, I happen to notice one young guy…

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City Life Org – South Street Seaport Museum Acknowledging Lenapehoking

Join the Ramapo-Munsee Lenape and the South Street Seaport Museum for a special Land and Water Acknowledgement Ceremony and engaging storytelling to honor the Native people of the region the Seaport Museum now calls home. Together, we will delve deeper into the history of the waterways that influenced New Amsterdam and get a deeper understanding of “Where New York Begins.” The free event will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 2pm, at 12 Fulton Street. southstreetseaportmuseum.org/lenapehoking

Ramapo-Munsee Lenape Tribal Leaders will give remarks and discuss the history of Lenapehoking, the Indigenous territory of the Canarsee and Manahatoos, who once cultivated and protected the lands that are now known as the South Street Seaport. The ceremony will include screening of the short film Silent Tribute, A Rainey Film & Media Production, and close with a traditional flute song.

Following the ceremony, Amy Martinez, Ramapo-Munsee Lenape tribal member, will present an Indigenous book reading of a work authored by a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape.

A reception will follow the program. Registration is encouraged for this free event but walkups will be accommodated as possible.

Brief Indigenous Seaport History

This history is included in the South Street Seaport Museum Land Acknowledgement that will be dedicated by Ramapo-Munsee Lenape Tribal Leaders.

Although natives used tributaries as central highways through the middle of town, they were obligated to use the same rivers as boundaries with colonial land speculators, thus upsetting their own sense of relationship to the land. All headwaters were considered sacred-places where warfare were banned. Rivers and streams were the main forms of transportation. Canoers would take full advantage of the tides to conserve the (muscle and caloric) energy of the day.

An effective energy conserving practice was to hoist the canoe and all their gear over their heads and walk from one river…

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Bartlesville Radio » News » Local Native American Tribes Respond to Tribal License Controversy

There is growing concern within Oklahoma’s Native American community that citizens will face fines for their tribal tags after a recent uptick of enforcement of rules regarding taxes and license plates.

The Delaware Tribe of Indians, which is headquartered in Bartlesville, issued a statement Friday saying that their tribal tags should be valid. Chief Brad KillsCrow says Delaware Tribal tags are issued through the Cherokee Nation and covered by the compact. KillsCrow says if any Delaware Tribal member gets pulled over by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and issued a ticket for having a tribal tag, they should immediately contact his office.

Letter to Delaware Tribal members from Chief Brad KillsCrow

Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear told Osage News his office has not received any communication from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s office or OHP about a change in policy on tribal tags. Standing Bear says if Osage Nation elected officials come to a consensus that the tribe needs to enter into a new compact with the state, he will work on that quickly.

Currently, the state of Oklahoma only has tribal tag compacts with the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations.

Our partners at News On 6 and News 9 reached out to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this morning and received a statement from his team:

“This is addressing a significant public safety issue that puts law enforcement and others at risk. If tribal governments won’t share vehicle registration information with DPS, we can’t keep our officers and our streets safe. Members of tribes with valid compacts that provide needed car registration information will not be ticketed. Oklahoma Highway Patrol is simply enforcing the law and following U.S. Supreme Court precedent.”

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Who lived in New Hampshire first?

Who lived in New Hampshire first?

New Hampshire, a picturesque state located in the northeastern part of the United States, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. But who were the first inhabitants of this beautiful region? Let’s delve into the past and uncover the story of the original inhabitants of New Hampshire.

The Native Americans:
The first people to call New Hampshire home were Native American tribes. These indigenous communities had been living in the area for thousands of years before European settlers arrived. The two major tribes that resided in New Hampshire were the Abenaki and the Pennacook.

The Abenaki tribe, part of the larger Algonquian-speaking Native American group, inhabited the western and northern parts of New Hampshire. They were skilled hunters, gatherers, and farmers, relying on the rich natural resources of the region for their sustenance.

The Pennacook tribe, also part of the Algonquian-speaking group, resided in the southern and eastern parts of New Hampshire. They were known for their agricultural practices, cultivating crops such as corn, beans, and squash.

European Arrival:
In the early 17th century, European explorers and settlers began to arrive in New Hampshire. Englishman Captain John Mason, who received a land grant from the Council for New England, established the first European settlement in the region in 1623. This marked the beginning of significant changes for the Native American tribes.

FAQ:

Q: What happened to the Native American tribes after European arrival?
A: The arrival of European settlers had a profound impact on the Native American tribes. The tribes faced diseases brought by the Europeans, conflicts over land, and forced displacement. Many Native Americans were either killed or displaced from their ancestral lands.

Q: Are there any Native American tribes still present in New Hampshire today?
A: While the Abenaki and Pennacook tribes no longer have a significant…

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Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in NJ With These Local Events

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Nanticoke man arraigned on threatening judges, prosecutors

WILKES-BARRE — When Jacob R. Cartwright was jailed due to a protection-from-abuse violation and faced forthcoming charges he yelled multiple threats directed at three Luzerne County judges and two assistant district attorneys, he cut himself and wrote in his own blood the name of a deceased corrections officer on a cell wall, according to court records.

Cartwright further yelled threats directed at corrections officers at the county correctional facility, pledging to kill them and take pictures of their bodies, court records say.

Cartwright will remain jailed without bail, which was denied by District Judge James Dixon of Hazle Township on Thursday when he was arraigned on six counts each of terroristic threats and harassment, five counts of retaliation against prosecutor or judicial officer, three counts of disorderly conduct and a single count of obstruction of justice.

According to the criminal complaint filed by county detectives and the sheriff’s office:

Cartwright appeared before Judge Richard Hughes on an allegation of indirect contempt of court due to a protection-from abuse order against him on Oct. 25. The hearing was held in Courtroom Two on the third floor of the courthouse.

Nearing the end of the proceeding, Hughes found Cartwright guilty of indirect contempt of court.

Cartwright began playing with a cellular phone as Hughes was continuing with the proceeding.

Cartwright’s behavior changed and became aggressive as he yelled multiple threats using obscene language directed at Hughes and two assistant district attorneys.

Hughes revoked Cartwright’s bail resulting in being taken into custody.

Cartwright continued his verbal assault by yelling threats toward Hughes and Judges Stefanie Salavantis and Tarah Toohil, including saying he knows where the judges live.

Sheriff deputies took custody of Cartwright and escorted him out of the courtroom without resistance.

After Cartwright was…

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