WONDR NATION Becomes Lead Sponsorship of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center
Mashantucket, CT (may 8, 2023)
WONDR NATION® today announced its official sponsorship of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, which is dedicated to preserving and protecting the history and culture of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For the next five years, WONDR NATION will provide monetary support and bring its expertise in emerging technologies to the museum to enrich its offerings, educational resources and patron experience.
As the museum’s lead sponsor, WONDR NATION will help elevate and support its exhibitions, research, operations and public programming with technology-forward advisory. Dedicated to making positive impacts within its community, WONDR NATION will assist in implementing engaging and immersive elements throughout the museum, such as developing virtual reality experiences for select exhibits, building a Wondr Smart lab to bring STEM experiences to the museum’s youngest visitors, implementing livestreaming to extend the reach of museum programming beyond its walls, and more. The gaming entertainment company will collaborate with the museum to create innovative, fresh and engaging experiences for visitors that preserve and celebrate the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in new and exciting ways.
"As a tribally-owned company, we are deeply committed to the preservation and advancement of the Mashantucket Pequot culture,” said Anika Howard, President & CEO of WONDR NATION. “This partnership allows us to extend our impact by providing enriching tech-forward educational experiences for the tribal community and the public. We are humbled to bring our expertise in emerging technologies to the museum to honor the tribe's history."
Together, WONDR NATION and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center will launch youth and adult community-focused programming that shares inspirational stories, educates on cultural topics, and extends access to key resources. One of the initial initiatives under this focus will be the free Artisan Entrepreneur Symposium, a new event for the museum that will focus on the unique perspectives and needs of artisan entrepreneurs. Taking place on Tuesday, May 23rd, this event marks the first of many exciting programs that WONDR NATION and the museum will collaboratively roll out throughout their partnership.
"We are thrilled to have WONDR NATION as our lead sponsor," said Joshua Carter, Executive Director of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. "Their technical expertise and dedication to engaging audience experiences will help us to enhance our offerings and bring the museum's exhibits to life in exciting ways. This partnership will have a tremendous impact on our ability to preserve and celebrate the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's history."
For more information on WONDR NATION, visit wondrnation.com and linkedin.com/company/wondrnation. For more information about the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, visit their website at www.pequotmuseum.org.
About WONDR NATION
WONDR NATION is an online gaming entertainment company focused on partnering with best-in-class gaming platforms and using emerging technologies and trends to create new and exciting experiences for players. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, equality and diversity are deeply engrained into WONDR NATION’s company makeup as well as its ongoing endeavors. With corporate responsibility and sustainable play serving as key driving forces, WONDR NATION is committed to educating players about maintaining healthy user habits, and developing the next generation of gaming professionals through educational programs, vocational training and employment opportunities.
About the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located at one of America's oldest Indian reservations, Mashantucket, in Southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian Gaming casino industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of America's greatest come-back stories, featured at the Tribe's world renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest Integrated Resort Casino destinations in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary businesses including a world-class golf course, luxury spa, Pequot Pharmaceutical Network, and Pequot Plus Health Benefit Services. As one of Connecticut's highest revenue contributors and largest employers, the Mashantucket Pequots have provided the state more than $4 billion in slot revenue through a first-of-its-kind agreement, established in 1993. Likewise, the Tribe has contributed hundreds of millions in donations and sponsorships for the benefit of communities and tribes in need, locally and throughout the U.S.
ABOUT THE Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is a 308,000 square foot non-profit educational institution owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, representing the Tribe’s history and culture as well as the natural history of Southeastern Connecticut and the richness and diversity of indigenous cultures and societies throughout North America. Spectacular exhibits and galleries span 98,000 square feet showcasing tribal cultures, science, the arts, and the abundance of local natural resources from the Ice Age to present day. Open throughout the spring, summer and fall, the museum offers a variety of educational programs and exciting events for all ages. The facility consists of permanent exhibits, the Mashantucket Gallery, classrooms, a 320-seat auditorium, a restaurant, and museum shop, while the research center houses collections, libraries, archives, and archaeology and conservation laboratories.
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