Identity | Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation/Connecticut College Partnership | TEDxConnecticutCollege

Students from Connecticut College and members of the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation explore the nature of identity as they try to gain recognition from the Connecticut State Government. Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation and Connecticut College (EPTN/CC) partnership was established in 2012 as a Community Based Learning and Research program. It brings together tribal members and students in a seminar, Genocide and Resistance, where the partners engage in dialogue on the issues faced by the nation and develop collaborative programs to address the Nation’s self identified needs. Our goals are to build community with the tribal nation and the college based on respect, equality and reciprocity. And, through mutually supportive dialogue, service and research, empower the nation while enhancing the teaching and learning experience of all participants through activist pedagogies that advance positive social change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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