Month: July 2026

Brothertown Indian Nation’s 7th Annual Samson Occom Day Celebration featured a presentation by Mike Kelly focused on the myriad of reprints of Occom’s, “A Sermon Preached At The Execution of Moses Paul.” Moderated by former Councilwoman, Faith Ottery.

Mike Kelly is Head of Archives & Special Collections at Amherst College, where he oversees more than 80,000 rare books and extensive archival collections.

Recorded July 14, 2026.

Special Announcement:

On behalf of the Brothertown Indian Nation Tribal Council, it is with sadness that I announce the unexpected passing of Councilman and Webmaster, Willis Dee Ottery III on June 6, 2026. He will be missed by all of us and we commend him for his commitment to Brothertown. Please look on the website and the forthcoming copy of the Brothertown Messenger for more information about Will. Thank you.

Phyllis Tousey, Brothertown Chair