Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Cultural Programming topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission pursues Indigenous programming and options for preserving witness stones
Summary
Members discussed inviting tribal performers for Indigenous Peoples' Day or Native American Heritage Month and reviewed options to protect or better display local witness stones that have weathered damage and replacement.
The Commission discussed cultural programming and memorial preservation in the same meeting. Members proposed inviting tribal performers or storytellers for Indigenous Peoples' Day (October) or Native American Heritage Month (November) and suggested contacting the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and local outreach coordinators; Chair said she had contacted Roxanne Beeson to explore connections.
Separately, the group reviewed concerns about witness stones (plaques) at the library that have required repeated replacement. Members debated whether the stones should remain flush with the ground, per some project guidance, or be raised or otherwise protected to prevent weather damage or vandalism; Chair said she was collecting examples and would consult facilities and other municipalities for display options.
Outlook: Commissioners agreed events and preservation work would require coordination with town facilities, possible contracts for performers and vendor approvals, and outreach to schools and community groups if the Commission pursues school programs or public performances.
