The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut kicked off Schemitzun, the annual feast of green corn and dance, on Thursday.

The festival, held on the tribe's reservation, attracts thousands of dancers and dozens of drum groups. It features an arts and crafts fair, live music and cultural presentations.

The tribe also built a recreation of a traditional Pequot village. This is the second year for the village.

The powwow runs through Sunday.

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Tribes celebrate harvest (The Norwich Bulletin 8/25)
Schemitzun Again Includes Traditional Pequot Village (The New London Day 8/25)
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Flights of Fancy (The New London Day 8/24)

Relevant Links:
Schemitzun - http://www.schemitzun.com

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