The Seizure and Transformation of Mount Hope

Mount Hope, seized from the Pokanoket in 1676, undergoes a centuries-long journey of colonial ownership and eventual partial restoration to Indigenous stewardship.

We Were Never Wampanoag: Erasing Pokanoket

Discover how the "Wampanoag" name erases the true identity of the Pokanoket people, who welcomed the Pilgrims. Uncover the untold history of a powerful confederation deliberately obscured by colonial forces.

After the Smoke: Pokanoket Diaspora and the Northern Flight After King Philip’s War

After King Philip's War, surviving Indigenous nations faced enslavement and forced dispersal, but many found refuge and continued their resistance among northern kin. Discover how these communities became "living archives" of memory and defiance, shaping future conflicts and preserving their sovereignty.

The Suspicious Death of Wamsutta: Prelude to War

Uncover the mysterious death of Wamsutta, a pivotal moment that shattered Indigenous-colonial relations. Learn how this event, shrouded in suspicion, ignited the flames of King Philip's War.

The Conflict the English Provoked: King Philip’s War

Explore King Philip's War, a brutal conflict that reshaped New England. Discover how this clash between the Pokanoket and English colonists irrevocably altered Indigenous sovereignty and land.

Beyond Recognition: The Pokanoket Land Return and the Power of Survivance

A historic land return to the unrecognized Pokanoket Tribe challenges conventional ideas of justice and recognition. Discover how this act affirms the enduring power of Indigenous identity and "survivance" against centuries of erasure.

The Origins of Names: Pokanoket or Wampanoag?

Discover the history of Indigenous peoples, the original inhabitants of what is now the United States, has been misrepresented and distorted through colonial narratives.

Sowams: The Sacred Center of the Pokanoket World

Uncover the true significance of Sowams, not just as a historical settlement, but as the enduring heart of the powerful Pokanoket Confederacy. Learn how modern acts of reclamation are restoring justice and reaffirming the sovereign identity of the Pokanoket Tribe.

Ancestral Fields: Pokanoket Agriculture, the Three Sisters, and Ecological Wisdom

Discover the sophisticated and sustainable agricultural practices of the Pokanoket people, from the "Three Sisters" to their lunar calendar. Learn how their ancestral wisdom offers powerful lessons for today's climate challenges.

The Wetu: Traditional Home of the Northeastern Algonquian Peoples

Discover the wetu, a traditional dome-shaped dwelling of Northeastern Indigenous peoples, ingeniously designed for environmental adaptability and sustainable living. Explore how this living architecture embodied a worldview of interconnectedness and offers vital lessons for today's climate challenges.

Massasoit Ousamequin & The Pokanoket Confederation: A Sovereign Indigenous Power

Discover Massasoit Ousamequin, not just a chief, but the leader of the powerful Pokanoket Confederation, a sovereign Indigenous nation that shaped early New England. Uncover how this sophisticated alliance thrived through diplomacy and kinship, challenging colonial narratives of submission.