Native American Resources

Native American Audio

    Bob Geake discusses wampum

    Bob Geake discusses trade by the Narragansett Indians

    Dawn Dove examines Narragansett Indians’ relationship with Roger Williams

    Lorén Spears discusses indigenous slavery in RI

    Lorén Spears discusses slavery and King Phillip’s War

    Ranger John McNiff discusses the origins of the slavery of indigenous people in RI

    Dawn Dove discusses gender equality

    Lorén Spears discusses female leadership in indigenous communities

    Lorén Spears notes the presence of Native Americans in society

    Dawn Dove highlights the critical role of Native American traditions

Roger Williams Initiative

The Carter Roger Williams Initiative provides annual scholarships to high school seniors, helping Rhode Island students who appreciate and embody Roger Williams’s values attain a college education. The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship is intended to inspire students and their parents to think big about what’s possible for their future and to value the role of education. By providing resources about Roger Williams and his teachings, the Initiative is intended to establish a sense of place and pride for all Rhode Islanders.

The Carter Roger Williams Initiative was conceived of and funded by philanthropists Letitia and John Carter and is managed by the Rhode Island Foundation. Learn more here.

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