Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation
The Golden Hill Paugussetts are the Connecticut state-recognized tribal descendents of the Paugussett (also Paugusset) Nation of Native Americans that occupied much of western Connecticut prior to the arrival of Europeans. While state-recognized, they have been denied federal recognition.
Read more about Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation: Present Day, History, Quest For Federal Recognition, Tribal Leaders
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