Land Acknowledgement
It is with gratitude and humility that we, as community members and staff of the Milne Public Library, acknowledge that we are learning, speaking and gathering on the ancestral homelands of the Mohican people, who are the indigenous peoples of this land.
Despite tremendous hardship in being forced from here, today their community resides in Wisconsin and is known as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. We pay honor and respect to their ancestors past and present as we commit to building a more inclusive and equitable space for all.
Explore Some of Our Resources:
Below are a selection of resources available for download as PDFs, also available as physical copies in the lobby. Each file includes a brief description to help you find the information you need.
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Stockbridge Munsee Mohican History in Williamstown: An overview of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican people’s history in the Williamstown area.
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Repatriation and You Guide: Guidance for understanding repatriation processes, the role that Williams College played in the forced removal of the Tribe, and the current partnership between the Tribe and College.
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Community by the Numbers Information Sheet: Provides key statistics and information about the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, including population, governance, language, land, enterprises, and cultural programs. This resource highlights the Tribe’s history, resilience, and ongoing contributions to the community.
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Stockbridge-Munsee Community: The official website for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
View additional resources pertaining to the Stockbridge-Munsee Community in our catalog below: