Native Impact Night Connecticut | Gifts of the Spirit

Join Turtle Island Community Capital for Native Impact Night Connecticut | Gifts of the Spirit on Thursday, May 14th from 5–7 PM, in partnership with the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program, and Matthew’s Catering. The evening convenes Indigenous entrepreneurs, artists, culture bearers, funders, and allies in a culturally grounded space rooted in relationship-building, dialogue, and shared responsibility. Together, participants explore pathways to strengthen Indigenous economic futures across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. 

Learn more about local resources, opportunities to get involved, and from local partners who can share insight on their lived experiences as artists and business leaders. Together with our partners, we are focusing on the theme of the Gifts of the Spirit, explicitly recognizing each individual’s capacity to contribute and offer their unique gifts.

Held on May 14, 2026 at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, this gathering is part of TICC's signature convening series, which has brought together more than 120 Native entrepreneurs, creatives, organizers, and partners across the region. Native Impact Nights are not pitch events or transactional networking spaces. They are designed to center Indigenous leadership, connect people across sectors through culture and food, and build the relationships that make economic self-determination possible over time.

Location:📍Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center (110 Pequot Trail MASHANTUCKET, CT 06338)

Parking: 🅿️ Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center visitor parking lot (located across from the building).

Questions? Reach out to sophia@turtleislandcommunitycapital.org