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Uncovering the Indigenous Roots of New Hampshire
Before the waves of European colonization swept across North America, the region now known as New Hampshire was home to various indigenous groups, whose presence and culture predate recorded history. These native inhabitants played a crucial role in shaping the land’s history, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence the state today.
Indigenous Tribes of Pre-Colonial New Hampshire
The primary inhabitants of the area were the Abenaki and Pennacook tribes, both belonging to the larger Algonquian-speaking peoples. These communities thrived through fishing, hunting, and agriculture, cultivating crops such as corn, beans, and squash. Their societies were structured around seasonal movements, with established villages often located near rivers and lakes, which provided rich resources for sustenance and transportation.
Impact of European Contact
The arrival of European settlers in the 17th century marked the beginning of drastic changes for New Hampshire’s indigenous population. Diseases, land disputes, and the pressures of colonial expansion led to significant population declines and the disruption of traditional ways of life. Despite these challenges, the legacy of New Hampshire’s first inhabitants endures, with contemporary efforts to preserve and honor their history and culture.
FAQs:
Q: What languages did the indigenous people of New Hampshire speak?
A: They primarily spoke various dialects of the Algonquian language family.
Q: Are there any indigenous groups still present in New Hampshire?
A: Yes, descendants of the original tribes still live in New Hampshire, maintaining their cultural heritage and traditions.
Definitions:
– Abenaki: A Native American tribe originally from the New England region.
– Pennacook: An Algonquian-speaking Native American tribe that lived in present-day New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
– Algonquian: Referring to a family of Native American languages spoken by peoples from the Atlantic Coast to the Great Lakes region.
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NANTICOKE — An increase in garbage and recycling fees prompted much discussion at Wednesday’s budget hearing and monthly council meeting as the board approved a bid that will see residents pay $415 yearly for trash collection starting in the new year.
Council unanimously approved first reading for Mayor Kevin Coughlin’s proposed 2024 budget, which would not increase taxes or sewer fees for the upcoming year. But council also approved a $1.5 million bid from JP Mascaro and Sons for trash, recycling and yard waste collection beginning in 2024 and ending in 2026, with the option of extending the contract for two additional one-year periods thereafter.
The previous trash collection fee was $258.
If a resident pays in full by Jan. 31, the fee would be discounted to $395. There also would be an option to pay in three installments of $138.33.
Accounts that do not pay in full or pay the first installment by Jan. 31 would be considered delinquent, the fee would increase to $456.50, and they would no longer be eligible for installment payments.
The maximum amount of four bags per collection will remain.
Deputy Counsel for JP Mascaro and Sons Al DeGennaro explained that a number of factors went into the increased cost of trash collection, particularly the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to rising interest rates, fuel costs, labor, insurance and wage increases for the company.
Despite the reasons given, many residents who attended the meeting did not seem convinced that the trash fee had to increase so drastically, and said they felt Mascaro and Sons were using the pandemic as an excuse to raise prices. Many argued that the increase is simply not feasible for senior citizens or those on fixed incomes.
“I can’t…
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The state formally recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month.
Gov. John Carney, joined by members of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and Nanticoke Indian Tribe, signed a proclamation Tuesday.
The U.S. officially began recognizing National Native American Heritage Month in 1990. Delaware trailed behind, with lawmakers first introducing a resolution for the monthin 2011.
Carney says it’s important for Delawareans to learn more about the history and heritage of Native Americans.
“How important they were to the settling of the State of Delaware. To celebrate those who carry on those traditions. To recognize our responsibilities to help them with lands that have been set aside- buildings, museums. And the people, most importantly the people themselves,” said Carney.
The Lenape Tribe wasn’t formally recognized by the state until 2016.
Since then, they have established a strong relationship.
That’s according to Lenape Chief Dennis Coker, who says the tribe is working closely with the Delaware Department Of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
“Which has been most recently evidenced by a joint use agreement that we have signed with the Fork Branch Preserve,” explained Coker. “It is a state property holding very close to our community and the Fork Branch area where we have several environmentally focused projects that we’re working on right now.”
The Lenape have also partnered with the Office of Historical and Cultural Affairs to continue to explore pre-contact history and have their perspectives heard in that conversation.
And while the state’s relationship with both the Nanticokes and Lenape has grown over the past few decades, the Office of Historical and Cultural Affairs recognizes more work needs to be done to amplify Native American voices, support their economic development, and address the challenges they face.
“I want us to acknowledge that SUNY New Paltz stands on the land that is the traditional territory of the people of the Stockbridge-Munsee, Espopus and Lenape tribes, who inhabited and cared for this land before European colonizers named this region New Paltz,” said President Darrell P. Wheeler during his 2023 Commencement speech. “The Stockbridge-Munsee, Esopus and Lenape are not relics of our past, but rather exist in the modern understanding of our institution. We humbly ask that our daily efforts to educate, learn and to care for this land honor them.”
We observe Native American Heritage Month in November, which began as a week-long celebration in 1986 under President Reagan, to recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country, honor the hundreds of Tribal Nations who continue to exercise their sovereignty, pay tribute to their rich ancestry and histories and acknowledge the role we as colonizers had in their suffering.
In the thousand years or so before European contact, the Native peoples in the New Paltz area lived in small migratory clans or villages of 10 to 100 family members. “They were agriculturalists,” said Joseph Diamond, professor of archeology at SUNY New Paltz. These Native peoples “grew corn, beans, and various species of squash, and gathered plant foods such as hickory, nuts, butternuts, walnuts, acorns, chestnuts and various berries to supplement their diet.”
They carved containers and utensils, fashioned hunting, trapping and fishing gear, baskets and pottery and made clothing, which they decorated with porcupine quills, shells and other items from nature. Storytellers passed on how life came to be, how the earth was created, how the people learned to sing and what the stars could teach them. This civilization learned how to live in peace, with…
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Tracing the Roots of Vermont: The First Settlers
The picturesque state of Vermont, known for its lush forests and serene landscapes, owes its rich history to the early settlers who first made it their home. Before it became the 14th state of the United States, the area that is now Vermont was inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Abenaki and the Mohican. However, the narrative of European settlement begins in the early 18th century.
European Footprints in the Green Mountains
The first permanent European settlers in Vermont were from English and French origins, with the French explorer Samuel de Champlain laying claim to the region in 1609. However, it wasn’t until the 1720s that the English began to establish a foothold, with families such as the Havilands and the Fitches venturing into the territory from neighboring colonies. These pioneers faced a rugged terrain and harsh weather conditions, carving out a living from the dense forests of the Green Mountains.
Settlement and Conflict
The early settlement period was marked by territorial disputes between the French and the British, culminating in the French and Indian War. The conclusion of the war in 1763 saw the British taking control, leading to an influx of settlers, primarily from New Hampshire. The governor of New Hampshire, Benning Wentworth, began granting land, which led to the establishment of towns like Bennington and Brattleboro.
FAQ:
Q: Who were the original inhabitants of Vermont?
A: The original inhabitants were Native American tribes, including the Abenaki and the Mohican.
Q: When did the first European settlers arrive in Vermont?
A: The first European settlers, primarily of English and French descent, began to arrive in the early 18th century.
Q: What was a significant conflict that affected early Vermont settlers?
A: The French and Indian War significantly impacted early settlers, leading to British control over the region.
Definitions:
– Abenaki:…
Unearthing Michigan’s Pre-Statehood Inhabitants
Before Michigan’s admission to the Union in 1837, the region was a tapestry of Native American tribes, each with its own distinct culture and history. The primary inhabitants were the Anishinaabe groups, which included the Ojibwe (Chippewa), Odawa (Ottawa), and Potawatomi peoples. These tribes were part of the Algonquian language family and were known for their intricate trade networks, seasonal migrations, and the cultivation of corn, beans, and squash.
European Encounters and Territorial Changes
The first European to set foot in what would become Michigan was the French explorer Étienne Brûlé in 1620. Subsequently, French fur traders and Jesuit missionaries established outposts and relationships with the indigenous populations. The region fell under British control after the French and Indian War and was later ceded to the newly formed United States following the American Revolution, under the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Transition to Statehood
As American settlers moved westward, tensions rose with the Native American tribes, leading to a series of conflicts and treaties that would gradually cede tribal lands to the U.S. government. The 1807 Treaty of Detroit, for example, was a significant land cession that paved the way for increased American settlement. By the time Michigan became the 26th state, the indigenous population had been greatly diminished and displaced through these treaties and subsequent policies.
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Q: What are the Anishinaabe tribes?
A: The Anishinaabe tribes are a group of culturally related indigenous peoples in the Great Lakes region, including the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi.
Q: How did European contact affect the Native American tribes in Michigan?
A: European contact introduced trade, disease, and conflict, which significantly altered the lives and territories of Native American tribes in Michigan.
Q: What was the Treaty of Detroit?
A: The Treaty of Detroit was an 1807 agreement between the United States and several Native American tribes,…
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NEWLIN — What some say was the last living Lenape Indian in Chester County, Hannah Freeman, sometimes known as “Indian Hanna,” was honored on Nov. 5.
As part of an Outstanding Women in American History Ceremony, the Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Freeman.
The event was attended by about 120 history lovers at the site of hallowed ground where Freeman was likely buried. Many of the bodies at the site were moved to make way for the Embreeville complex.
A marker in Newlin Township where Indian Hannah Freeman might have been originally buried. (BILL RETTEW/MEDIANEWS GROUP)
A 1909 marker on a large rock at the site reads: “Here rests Indian Hannah the last of the Lenni-Lenape Indians in Chester County who died in 1802/Marked by the Chester County Historical Society 1909.”
Freeman was a healer, artisan, farmer, basket weaver and herbalist who was born in 1731 and died in a poorhouse in 1802.
According to an agreement with land developer, and namesake of Pennsylvania, William Penn, the Lenape would own a piece of land along the Brandywine Creek until the last Lenape died. Freeman was likely incorrectly cited as the last Lenape.
Freeman acted as a placeholder of traditions and customs for the Lenape Indians who wandered, according to Marilyn Konicky, chair of the PSSDAR American Indians Committee.
Konicky said that Freeman was intelligent, strong, independent and a survivor.
“She was well respected by the Lenape community and her neighbors,” Konicky said.
Artist Adrian Martinez painted a rendering of Freeman that was displayed at the ceremony, Walking by the Light of the August Moon. No one knows precisely what Freeman…