The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation shall promote spirituality, strong family values, education, social stability, economic independence, and the well-being of Tribal Members, employees and guests, in a healthy and supportive environment. The ultimate goal is to protect and advance the sovereign rights of the Tribal Nation in order to build and preserve a cultural, social and economic foundation that can never be undermined or destroyed.2010-03-092010-03-09In the past year, Tribal Members and employees have teamed up to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut, the American Heart Association, and for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, including Native Americans. The reservation, for the third year in a row, hosted a fund- raising walk for the March of Dimes that attracted hundreds of people from the region. The annual fall giving drive benefits United Way and Community Health Charities. The Tribal Nation and its employees as a group are among the most generous charity donors in the region.http://www.mptn-nsn.gov/2010-03-09Tribal Government20a564c9-87b6-48b1-81f8-f7fdbbbb1f82