Trudie Lamb-Richmond
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Trudie Lamb-Richmond is a member of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation and has been involved in Native American
educational and political issues over forty years.
with a master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut
and a master’s in Education from the Bank Street College of Education
, Richmond has written and edited several publications and educational projects and exhibits. These include The Spirit of the Drum (1986) and Perspectives: Authentic Voices of Native Americans (1996). She is the Director of Public Programs for the Mashantucket Pequot
Museum & Research Center, on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation, and was the Director of Education for the Public Programs for the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, Connecticut
from 1988 to 1993 and its assistant director from 1993 to 1996. She co-founded the American Indians for Development (A.I.D.) in 1974 and served as its Assistant Director until 1986. In 1987 the Governor of Connecticut
(William O'Neill
), appointed Richmond to a task force on Native American issues. She was a member of the Connecticut Indian Affairs Council (C.I.A.C.) from 1974 to 1985, and also serves on the Native American Heritage Committee as a legislative appointee. Richmond is a Native storyteller and still gives seminars in Ledyard, Connecticut.
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
educational and political issues over forty years.
Biography
A graduate of Long Island UniversityLong Island University
Long Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:...
with a master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
and a master’s in Education from the Bank Street College of Education
Bank Street College of Education
Bank Street College of Education is located in Manhattan, New York City.-History:Bank Street was founded in 1916 by Lucy Sprague Mitchell as the "Bureau of Educational Experiments"....
, Richmond has written and edited several publications and educational projects and exhibits. These include The Spirit of the Drum (1986) and Perspectives: Authentic Voices of Native Americans (1996). She is the Director of Public Programs for the Mashantucket Pequot
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe
The Mashantucket Pequot are a small Native American tribal nation of the Algonquian language community in the state of Connecticut. Within the tribe's Reservation, in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut, the Mashantucket Pequot operate Foxwoods Resort Casino, the world's largest resort...
Museum & Research Center, on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation, and was the Director of Education for the Public Programs for the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, Connecticut
Washington, Connecticut
Washington is a rural town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the New England region of the United States. The population was 3,596 at the 2000 census. Washington is known for its picturesque countryside, historic architecture, and active civic and cultural life...
from 1988 to 1993 and its assistant director from 1993 to 1996. She co-founded the American Indians for Development (A.I.D.) in 1974 and served as its Assistant Director until 1986. In 1987 the Governor of Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
(William O'Neill
William O'Neill (Connecticut politician)
William Atchison O'Neill was a twentieth century U.S. political figure, most notably as the 84th Governor of Connecticut from 1980 to 1991....
), appointed Richmond to a task force on Native American issues. She was a member of the Connecticut Indian Affairs Council (C.I.A.C.) from 1974 to 1985, and also serves on the Native American Heritage Committee as a legislative appointee. Richmond is a Native storyteller and still gives seminars in Ledyard, Connecticut.
See also
- Schaghticoke Tribal Nation
- Truman Bradley (Native American)
- Kent, ConnecticutKent, ConnecticutKent is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, alongside the border with New York. The population was 2,858 at the 2000 census. The town is home to three New England boarding schools: South Kent School, Kent School and The Marvelwood School. The Schaghticoke Indian Reservation is also located...