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Nipmuc Tribal Council--Hassanamisco (2009)
Hassanamisco Nipmuc (Native religion)
25 Main St.
South Grafton MA 01560
Phone: 774-317-9138
Fax: 774-317-9138
Websites:
About
Nipmucs are the original people of Worcester County, much of Central New England, and beyond—stretching from southern New Hampshire to Springfield and down into northern CT and RI...The Nipmuc Nation possesses a rich cultural history which is celebrated and memorialized through events, artifacts, tribal traditions at institutions including Sturbridge Village, the Worcester Historical Museum, the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA, Harvard University in Cambridge and countless libraries, town halls and newspapers throughout the Commonwealth.Description
Description
Located in Grafton, Massachusetts, the Hassanamisco Indian Reservation is the third smallest reservation in the United States. In addition to its one resident, it is home to the Longhouse Museum which displays artifacts related to the Nipmuc nation. Tragically, the museum was broken into a few years ago, and many of the artifacts were stolen. As a result, the museum is currently closed, although there are hopes of reopening it in the future.The Council
The council, which represents the tribe, is made up of twelve elected and appointed members who meet monthly and have the responsibility of maintaining tribal heritage and running the reservation. Along with other small tribes in the area, a primary concern for the past thirty years has been trying to gain recognition from the federal government.Events
An annual pow-wow is organized late each summer on the last Sunday in July and attracts Native Peoples from all over the area. In addition to this large gathering, the tribe has committees which organize speakers, cultural events, and sacred ceremonies which are only open to tribal members. Please call for a seasonal schedule.
Membership
Approximately 170
Ethnic Composition
Hassanamisco Nipmuc