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Uncasville roots help Mohegans thrive in the worldwide arena

2021-04-14 00:00:00

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In this file photo, Lynn Malerba, left, chief of the Mohegan Tribe, and Kevin Brown, chairman of the Mohegan Tribe, walk in for the Presentation of Colors during the National Congress of American Indians mid-year conference on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Mohegan Sun. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Chief "Many Hearts" Lynn Malerba tells us how the Mohegan Tribal Nation approached "nation building" after the federal government recognized them as a sovereign nation in1994 and describes the tribe's philosophy of caring for its youth, elders and the greater community.

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