Brothertown Indian Nation

The Brothertown came together in the 1700’s under the leadership of Sampson Occom, as a means of continuing its common culture and identity. The Tribe descends from Christian Indians of the Mohegan, Pequot (western), Pequot (eastern), Niantic, Narragansett, Montaukett, and Tunxis tribes from seven separate Indian villages in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Long Island, coming together in Brothertown or Eeyamquittoowauconnuck, which means "town of equals or brothers,” or “many eat from one dish” Today, the Brothertown Indian Nation is one of 12 tribal nations and Indian Communities in Wisconsin and continues to operate under a Constitutional government. There are four officers (chair, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer) and five general Council members. BIN leadership also includes divisions (e.g., Administrative, Cultural, Economic Development, Land Management, Environment and Natural Resources), as well as a judicial system, consisting of five Peacemakers. The Tribe’s office is located in the Brothertown Indian Nation Community Center (~10,000 square feet), in the town of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The BINCC serves as a base of economic activities and other tribal governmental activities and is located within 15 miles of the original reservation land in current Calumet county, including the town of Brothertown.