Press Releases

Reopening Marks Renewed Investment in Local Jobs and Southeastern Connecticut’s Tourism Economy MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) today announced the planned reopening of the Two Trees Inn in Ledyard, Connecticut. Closed since the onset of the...

Raising awareness and support for diabetes prevention in Native communities WHEN: Monday, September 8, 2025 8:30 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 4:00 p.m. Dinner, Awards & Silent Auction WHERE:Lake of Isles, 1 Clubhouse Drive, North Stonington, CT WHAT:The Mashantucket...

**Photo/Video/Interview Opportunities** Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Hosts SCHEMITZUN: FEAST OF GREEN CORN AND DANCE August 22 through 24, 2025 Exclusive Media Invitation WHEN: Saturday, August 23, 2025 – Arrive between 10 AM and 12 noon for credentialing and admission WHAT:...

(Mashantucket, Conn.) – The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center is excited to announce Tahshayooôk & Neetôpáwak (Family & Friends) Days during the summer of 2025! Families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy engaging, hands-on experiences that...

(Mashantucket, Conn.) – The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is proud to participate in the new Connecticut Season Pass program – a free, digital pass that unlocks exclusive savings at top attractions across the state of Connecticut. As part...

Exhibition honors the cultural legacy and contemporary artistry of the Pequot people Mashantucket, CT (June 27, 2025) – WONDR NATION, the online gaming and entertainment company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, is proud to serve as a sponsor...

Sara Leone, Director of Advancement, MMoA (860) 536-7601 x209Lori Potter, Communications Director Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (860) 460-7993 (May 22, 2025)—Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) and The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center (MPMRC) announce Gifts of the Ocean (Kutah...

(Mashantucket, Conn.) – The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) proudly announces the launch of the Pequot Neepun Teacher Institute, a week-long, residential professional development opportunity for K-12 school teachers from across the country. Designed to deepen historical knowledge and encourage...

(Mashantucket, Conn.) — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is honored to welcome tribal leaders, delegates, federal partners, and media representatives from across Indian Country to the 2025 National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Mid Year Convention & Marketplace, held June...

(Mashantucket, Conn.) – May 12, 2025 – Rodney A. Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and a 1999 alumnus of the University of Connecticut (UConn), delivered the commencement address for the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources...

(Mashantucket, Conn.): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) announces the retirement of Fire Chief Floyd L. Chaney after more than 51 years in fire and emergency services, including seven years leading the Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department (MPFD). Chief Chaney will...

March 25, 2025 (Mashantucket, Conn.) – The beautiful Lake of Isles golf club in North Stonington, Connecticut, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Mackey as the club’s new General Manager. Ben...

(Mashantucket, Conn.):  Families with children of all ages are invited to experience Kids Week at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, happening April 16 – 18, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM. This three-day event, filled with art...

(Mashantucket, Conn.): The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center invites the public to welcome the changing seasons at the Maple Moon Living Exhibition (Indigenous Song & Dance Market) on March 22, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This special event...

Tribe receives prestigious accolade for advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship, education, and sustainable growth (Mashantucket, Conn.): Today, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has been awarded the prestigious AIBL Tribal Leadership Award by American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) this week at their annual...

(Mashantucket, Conn): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) is proud to announce the donation of Narcan (naloxone) kits to St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich, Connecticut. This critical contribution is part of the Tribe’s ongoing commitment to public health...

(Mashantucket, Conn.): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation proudly announces that Fire Chief Floyd L. Chaney has been selected for induction into the Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. This prestigious honor recognizes Chief Chaney’s remarkable...

Mashantucket, CT (March 5, 2025) – WONDR NATION®, the online gaming and entertainment company from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, today announced the Connecticut Science Center, the LEED Gold-certified destination bridging science with immersive learning, as an official Wondr Smart...

(Mashantucket, Conn): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) held its annual Inauguration Ceremony this morning at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, officially commencing the return to office for Chairman Rodney A. Butler and re-elected officials, Councilors Daniel Menihan,...

(San Juan, Puerto Rico): Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and located within the iconic Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, commemorated its third anniversary with a series of exciting events and activities, highlighted...

(Mashantucket, Conn.): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) is pleased to announce MPTN Tribal Police Officer Anthony Holloman was named “Officer of the Year” on Friday, October 25, 2024, by Groton Lodge of Elks #2163 at the Lodge’s annual Law...

(Mashantucket, Conn.): Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler joined a small delegation of distinguished tribal leaders aboard Air Force One to accompany President Joe Biden and Secretary Deb Haaland to a historic ceremony held at the Gila River Indian Reservation...

(Mashantucket, Conn.): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is proud to announce that Tribal Councilor Michele Scott has been named the recipient of the 2024 Gemma E. Moran Award for Inspiration. This award, which honors individuals who embody the spirit and...