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Culture Keeper Conversation: Honoring the Legacy of Trudie Lamb Richmond

March 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Presentation and discussion about the life of about an influential Native American culture keeper, with her daughter and granddaughter.

About This Event

Trudie Lamb Richmond, Schaghticoke, was a Native American educator, activist, author and master storyteller who helped to inspire generations of Native youth to advocate for themselves, their communities, and the preservation of their culture.

Among innumerable accomplishments during her remarkable life, Trudie served as Director of Education and Public Programs at IAIS, Director of Public Programming at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, and served on the Connecticut Indian Affairs Council and the Native American Heritage Advisory Council.

In recognition of Women’s History Month, join her daughter Erin Lamb Meeches, Schaghticoke, and granddaughter Wunneanatsu Lamb Cason, Schaghticoke/Ho-Chunk, along with IAIS Education Director Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, for a virtual presentation and discussion about the life and legacy of Trudie Lamb Richmond.

Photos used with permission of Erin Lamb Meeches and Wunneanatsu Lamb Cason.

Price of Participation

This is a free event, but donations are appreciated.

Details

Date:
March 16, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-keeper-conversation-honoring-the-legacy-of-trudie-lamb-richmond-tickets-290759849537

Organizer

The Institute for American Indian Studies
Phone
860-868-0518
Email
media@iaismuseum.org
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Venue

Insitute for American Indian Studies
38 Curtis Road
Washington, CT 06793 United States
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Phone
(860) 868 - 0518
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