Late last year, Brown University transferred some 255 acres of land it owned in Bristol to a trust associated with the Pokanoket Tribe. That came after a separate land trust associated with another indigenous group, called Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of the Pokanoket Nation, acquired land in Tiverton with help from a state open space grant. […]
Narragansett Indian Tribe
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Narragansett Tribe sues federal government, the latest on CD1, and more
The Narragansett Indian Tribe is bringing a lawsuit against the federal government for land the tribe says is owed to them. Also, the deadline is coming up to register to vote in the upcoming special election. We give you the latest on the CD1 race and more. And what do you want to see in rules and regulations around recreational cannabis in Rhode Island? You can share your opinion in public listening sessions over the next few weeks. Plus, a conversation about the Kingston Chamber Music Festival; a story about a local inter-Tribal drum group; and a few tips on what to do this weekend.
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Most Celebrate Just One Thanksgiving, The Narragansett Have 13
The Narragansett Indian Tribe is just gearing up for another round of thanksgiving celebrations. The tribe is hosting its annual Nikommo gathering on December 1st.
