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National Congress of American Indians Swears in Newly Elected 2023-2025 Executive Committee

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Details By Levi Rickert November 18, 2023

NEW ORLEANS — On the last days of its e 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) swore in the newly elected 2023-2025 NCAI Executive Committee.The organization’s Executive Committee is comprised of four Executive Board Officers and Regional Vice Presidents and Alternates from each of the 12 NCAI regions.

Newly elected NCAI President Mark Macarro, Chairman of Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, expressed a message of unity and healing on the horizon for Indian Country.

‘‘I am deeply humbled and pleased to have been chosen by the National Congress of American Indians to lead this esteemed organization over the next two years,” said President Mark Macarro. “The next two years will undoubtedly present challenges, but together, we are ready for the journey ahead. I dedicate myself not only to the tribal leaders and delegates of NCAI, but to all of Indian Country, and I look forward to what we can achieve together.”

President Mark Macarro is joined by newly elected NCAI First Vice President Brian Weeden, who also serves as the Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

Nickolaus D. Lewis, Lummi Nation councilmember, was elected to the position of Recording Secretary.

“Serving on the NCAI Executive Board as Recording Secretary is a position dedicated to serving all of Indian Country, and I am humbled with the opportunity to be a servant for all of our people in this role,” said Recording Secretary Lewis. “There is a lot of work ahead, and it starts with working to earn our people’s trust. It will take time, but the commitment to be held accountable is going to always be there. Please know that I am committed to this work for uplifting all of our peoples and our…

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Who was the first to live in Virginia?

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Unearthing Virginia’s First Inhabitants

Archaeological evidence and historical records have long suggested that before European settlers made their mark, Virginia was home to a diverse group of Native American tribes. These indigenous peoples are considered the first to live in what is now known as Virginia, with a history that stretches back thousands of years.

Native American Tribes: Virginia’s Original Settlers

The Algonquian-speaking tribes, such as the Powhatan Confederacy, are some of the most well-documented groups that inhabited the coastal regions of Virginia. Inland, Siouan-speaking tribes like the Monacan and the Mannahoac, as well as Iroquoian-speaking groups such as the Nottoway, occupied the area. These tribes established complex societies, engaged in trade, and developed rich cultural traditions long before the arrival of English colonists in 1607.

Archaeological Discoveries Shed Light on Ancient Virginia

Recent archaeological findings have provided a window into the lives of these early Virginians. Excavations at sites like Werowocomoco, the Powhatan chiefdom’s central place, have unearthed artifacts that offer insights into their way of life, social organization, and the challenges they faced.

FAQ:

Q: Who were the first inhabitants of Virginia?
A: The first inhabitants of Virginia were various Native American tribes, including the Algonquian, Siouan, and Iroquoian-speaking peoples.

Q: What evidence do we have of these early Virginians?
A: Evidence includes archaeological findings such as tools, pottery, and settlement remains, as well as historical records from European explorers and settlers.

Definitions:

Archaeological evidence: Material remains of past human life and activities that are studied to understand historical cultures.
Native American tribes: Indigenous peoples of the Americas who lived in various cultural groups before European colonization.
Powhatan Confederacy: A group of Native American tribes during the 16th and 17th centuries that were part of a powerful chiefdom in what is now Virginia.

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Hubbard leads Mississippi State past Northwestern, 66-57, wins Hall of Fame Tip-Off

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Field Hockey: Olympic Conference All-Division Teams, 2023

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NOTE: These teams were selected by coaches from the Olympic Conference, not members of NJ Advance Media.

NATIONAL DIVISION

Champions: Camden Catholic

FIRST TEAM

Josette DeGour, Bishop Eustace, Sr., F
Sophia Stazi, Camden Catholic, Fr., F
Sydney Kowalczyk, Moorestown, Sr., F
Ava Thomas, Seneca, Jr., F
Isabella Moore, Camden Catholic, Jr., M
Tatum Woods, Cherry Hill West, Jr., M
Kyleigh Welusz, Seneca, Sr., M
Reagan Stauts, Camden Catholic, Sr., B
Riley McClelland, Seneca, Sr., B
Maddie Stillwell, Seneca, Jr., B
Madeline DiLemme, Bishop Eustace, Sr., G
Emily Nicholls, Camden Catholic, Sr., G
Rebecca Armstrong, Cherry Hill West, Sr., G
Soph Mazza, Moorestown, Jr., G

SECOND TEAM

Isabella Farnoly, Paul VI, Sr., F
Fiona Sokorai, Seneca, Fr., F
Anna Marquat, Bishop Eustace, Jr., M
Lauren Iaccio, Camden Catholic, So., M
Madison Logan, Camden Catholic, Jr., M
Addison Petti, Cherry Hill West, Jr., M
Adelae Chierici, Moorestown, Jr., M
Rosie Rockell, Moorestown, Sr., M
Kylee Donegan, Seneca, Sr., M
Julianna Racobaldo, Bishop Eustace, So., B
Olivia Stazi, Camden Catholic, Sr., B
Ailani Ubarry, Cherry Hill West, Jr., B
Olivia Montgomery, Seneca, So., B
Raign Ridley, Winslow, Jr., G

AMERICAN DIVISION

Champions: Eastern, Lenape, Shawnee (Three-way tie)

FIRST TEAM

Olivia White, Eastern, Sr., F
Savannah Freeland, Lenape, So., F
Mikayla Simmons, Rancocas Valley, Sr., F
Liv Martino, Shawnee, Sr., F
Brynn Somers, Eastern, Jr., M
Brooke Halfpenny, Lenape, Sr., M
Carly Seal, Rancocas Valley, Sr., M
Abby Davidson, Shawnee, Jr., M
Ellie Gipe, Cherokee, Sr., B
Chloe Yoder, Eastern, So., B
Caroline Cristella, Lenape, Sr., B
Kasey Abbott, Shawnee, Jr., B
Erin O’Brien, Cherokee, So., G
Charlotte Kent, Shawnee, Sr., At-Large

SECOND TEAM

Tessa Connor, Eastern, Fr., F
Sydney DePativo, Lenape, Sr., F
Julia Moon, Lenape, Sr., F
Angie Cooker, Shawnee, Sr., F
Victoria Geissler, Cherokee, Jr., M
Allie Beckendorf, Cherokee, So., M
Paige Gray, Rancocas Valley, Sr., M
Laney Errickson, Cherokee, Sr., B
Sarai Morrison, Cherry Hill East, So., B
Melanie Mosier, Eastern, Jr., B
Julianna Palumbo, Lenape, Sr., B
Madison Krieger, Cherry Hill East, Jr., G
Gabby Hoffmaster, Eastern, Jr., G
Maddie Guerry, Lenape, So., G

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Greater Nanticoke Are hosts annual Literacy Night

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Mass. woman repatriates Native American ancestors from museums

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In recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November, MassLive asked readers to identify people who are leaders from the Indigenous community throughout the state, working to make a difference in their own area of interest, be it politics, education, business or the arts.

MassLive will publish profiles of these leaders through November. These are people our readers have identified as inspirational, who may be doing good acts for their communities. They are being recognized for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to inspire change.

Bonney Hartley, an employee and member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation. Photo courtesy Bonney HartleyBonney Hartley

Bonney Hartley

Age: 41

Community: Williamstown/The Berkshires

Her story: Bonney Hartley honors her Western Massachusetts ancestors in the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation in the most visceral sense: she focuses on their repatriation from museums through managing the Nation’s historic preservation extension office, which also protects burial and cultural sites from proposed development projects.

“I had visited our homelands before with family and felt a pull to address our erasure in the area from that visit. I was also motivated by experiencing the closeness of ancestors all around us in the homelands,” Hartley said.

Hartley explained in the 1700s, her Mohican Tribe lived in a formed Stockbridge missionary town and because of this history, she gained modern representation in several area projects outside of research, writing claims and negotiating to bring home ancestors bodies’ and their cultural items.

These include a Mohican History walking tour on Main Street, which led to the Stockbridge Main Street District’s official listing with new Mohican representation in the National Register of Historic Places, and a 2020 partnership with Williams College.

“The work matters to our people today and to our ancestors by providing care and restoring dignity, and protecting our ancestral places so that we…

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National Congress of American Indians Swears in Newly Elected 2023-2025 Executive Committee

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Newly elected NCAI President Mark Macarro, Chairman of Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, expressed a message of unity and healing on the horizon for Indian Country.

President Mark Macarro is joined by newly elected NCAI First Vice President Brian Weeden, who also serves as the Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

Nickolaus D. Lewis, Lummi Nation councilmember, was elected to the position of Recording Secretary.

David Woerz, Chickasaw Nation Legislator, was elected to the position of NCAI Treasurer by acclamation.

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Outer Banks national parks joins in honoring Native American Heritage Month

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A Carolina Algonquian cooking pot on display at the Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. (Outer Banks Forever)

From Outer Banks Forever

This month, national parks around the United States are honoring Native American Heritage Month, and our Outer Banks national parks are joining them!

Years before the arrival of Europeans and what has come to be called “The Lost Colony,” the land that is now known as the Outer Banks was home to American Indian peoples who honored and cultivated the unique resources of these barrier islands.

John White's watercolor painting of a group of Carolina Algonquians fishing. John White’s watercolor painting of a group of Carolina Algonquian fishing.

In fact, two Outer Banks towns you may be familiar with, Manteo and Wanchese, are named after two members of the Carolina Algonquian. Manteo was a Croatoan member of the Carolina Algonquian, and Wanchese was a Roanoac member of the Carolina Algonquian.

Both men left their homeland to travel to England and back with English explorers in the 1580s. The English settlers owed them a great debt — they would not have survived without the aid of the Manteo, Wanchese, and their peoples. Tragically, relations between the English and Carolina Algonquian deteriorated as food supplies dwindled and illness spread through the indigenous population. Chief Wingina (later, Chief Pemisapan) was murdered by Englishmen and his brother, Granganimeo, died of disease the English brought with them.

“The Carolina Algonquian left behind no written record of their culture. The watercolors of John White, the words of Thomas Hariot and items found by archaeologists help us…

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Will Northwestern cover the spread vs. Rhode Island? Betting Trends, Record ATS

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Post date November 18, 2023
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The Rhode Island Rams (3-0) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats (3-0) at 2:30 PM ET on Saturday, November 18, 2023 as 9.5-point underdogs. The Wildcats have also won three games in a row. The matchup has an over/under set at 134.5 points.

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Northwestern vs. Rhode Island Odds & Info

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM ET
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Uncasville, Connecticut
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena

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Favorite	Spread	Over/Under
Northwestern	-9.5	134.5

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Northwestern Betting Records & Stats

Northwestern and its opponents scored more than 134.5 points in 10 of 30 games last season.
Northwestern games had an average of 130.5 points last season, 4.0 less than this game’s over/under.
Northwestern put together an 18-12-0 record against the spread last season.
Northwestern finished with an 11-4 record in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 73.3% of those games).
The Wildcats won all six games they played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -450 or shorter.
The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives Northwestern an 81.8% chance to win.

Northwestern vs. Rhode Island Over/Under Stats

	2022-23 Games Over 134.5	2022-23 % of Games Over 134.5	2022-23 Average PPG	Combined Average PPG	Average Opponent PPG	Combined Average Opponent PPG	Average Total
Northwestern	10	33.3%	67.7	133.7	62.8	133.4	134
Rhode Island	17	58.6%	66.0	133.7	70.6	133.4	136.7

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Lenni Lenape

A New Play Explores The Sacred, Complex Connection To Our Ancestral Lands

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Post date November 18, 2023
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Elizabeth Frances and Enrico Nassi in the New York premiere production of

Elizabeth Frances and Enrico Nassi in the New York premiere production of “Manahatta,” written by Mary Kathryn Nagle and directed by Laurie Woolery, at the Public Theater.

Ifyouwalk through Battery Park in lower Manhattan, you will find the Netherland Monument — a 1926 piece by the Dutch sculptor Hendrik van den Eijnde, and one of the many structures in New York that perpetuate the myth of the sale of this island. In all his glory, you can see Dutch colonial governor Peter Minuit “purchasing” the land with wampum beads, worth a staggering sum of $24, from a “Lenape Native” whose name no one seems to know. This Native man is wearing a headdress of the sort typically worn by Plains Natives hundreds of miles away. One doesn’t get the sense that van den Eijnde tormented himself trying to get the details right.

The only proof of the “sale” of Manhattan is a small section in a letter written by a colonist in 1626. There’s no mention of beads or trinkets, and no deed of sale, only a passage cited from the Dutch National Archives that reads: “Our people are in good spirit and they live in peace. They have purchased the island of Manhattes from the savages for the value of sixty guilders.”

The problem here is that Lenape peoples, along with most Indigenous peoples, are inextricably connected to the land as stewards, and did not share the concepts of money or land ownership as Europeans did. And so they were strategically displaced from their ancestral homelands, despite having shown graciousness to the Shouwunnok, otherwise known…

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