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Wawaus – James Printer

Wawaus – James Printer

The Story of Sarah John: Enslavement and Escape in Berwick, Maine

The Story of Sarah John: Enslavement and Escape in Berwick, Maine

Biographical Narrative for Pegg

Biographical Narrative for Pegg

Suggested reading

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Assonet Band of Wampanoags

Assonet Band of Wampanoags

Sample Lesson Plan

Sample Lesson Plan

Indigenous voices

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Patricia Rocker (Chappaquiddick Wampanoag, Whale Clan)

Patricia Rocker (Chappaquiddick Wampanoag, Whale Clan)

Loren Spears (Narragansett)

Loren Spears (Narragansett)

Paula Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag)

Paula Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag)

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