Heard this week is an interesting interview, an episode with special guest, Lynn Malerba, the first female chief of Mohegan Tribe in almost 300 years.
Chief Malerba talked about the history of the tribe, the roles of Council of Elders and the Tribal Council and other issues.
The importance of land and place came across strongly. Gaming, taxes and historical background leading to the tribe's economic power as a business were discussed. The reality of the Mohegans over time as compared to corporate businesses was discussed. The economic impact of the tribe as a community to the region was well presented.
The loss of one of the most ancient tribal burial grounds to a modern building has now been restored by the tribe in recent times. This portion was especially interesting.
The loss of one of the most ancient tribal burial grounds to a modern building has now been restored by the tribe in recent times. This portion was especially interesting.
