Narragansett Tribe holds annual August meeting
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (AP) -- The Narragansett Indian Tribe gathered this weekend for its 329th recorded annual August meeting.
The event included dance and music.
For the tribe, it was a chance to celebrate its history. For the public, it was a rare glimpse into the tribe�s traditions.
The event drew a larger crowd than usual, something the organizers attribute to the attention the ongoing casino debate has brought the tribe.
Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas tells The Providence Journal the event offered an opportunity to raise the tribe�s profile
He says the tribe likes (quote) �to see as many people as we can so people can learn about us.�
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