UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The sounds of drums, dancing feet and vibrant laughter filled the air at Fort Shantok Sunday as the Mohegan Tribe hosted its annual Wigwam Festival.

The event is a tradition that draws Indigenous people and visitors from across the country.

Held during the third weekend of every August, the festival celebrates Native heritage with traditional dance, food, music and handmade crafts. For Chief Lynn Malerba of the Mohegan Tribe, the gathering is both a reflection of history and a commitment to the future.

“When we are all together, the ancestors know that we are celebrating them and their ability to hold on to our culture,” Malerba said. “And that we are bringing that culture forward for the next generation.”

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