Cultural Center Events

  • 11/9 NACP "Demystifying Thanksgiving" Event

    As part of Native and Indigenous Heritage Month 2022, the Native American Cultural Programs (NACP) will be hosting an event called “Demystifying Thanksgiving,” a talk by Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy) today, November 9th, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the ODI Commons (Student Union Room 103).

    Chris Newell authored the book, “If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving,” dispelling myths about the story of Thanksgiving. Chris Newell is also the co-founder/director of education for Akomawt Educational Initiative; a majority Native-owned educational consultancy based in Connecticut and author of Scholastic's If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving. He is a multi-award-winning museum professional born and raised in Motahkmikuhk (Indian Township, ME) and a proud citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the New England Museum Association, Tides Institute, and Maine Public.

    Please mark your calendars and join NACP for this important talk to learn more about the reality of Thanksgiving.

    For more information, contact: Samantha Gove at samantha.gove@uconn.edu