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Pequot 'mega' pow-wow kicks off
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2002

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut kicked of its annual Schemitzun pow-wow on Thursday.

The pow-wow, also known as the Feast of Green Corn and Dance, is one of the largest in the world and offers large prizes in dancing categories. Cherokee Nation rapper, actor and record label owner Litefoot made an appearance on opening day.

The pow-wow continues through Sunday.

Get the Story:
Indian rapper a hit at powwow (The Norwich Bulletin 8/23)
Featured in Arts A grand entry, indeed, for Schemitzun (The New London Day 8/23)

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

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