Lynn Malerba made Native American news this morning when she was announced as chief of the Mohegan Nation, making her the tribe’s first female chief in 300 years, according to the Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin, here.
“It is with humility and great happiness that I accept the appointment of chief by the Mohegan Council of Elders,” Malerba said this morning at a news conference at the Mohegan Church in Montville. “It is a great responsibility, and at the same time, a great honor.”
The Bulletin’s Adam Benson writes:
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The position of chief is a lifetime appointment, and Malerba will continue to serve as chair of the Tribal Council until her induction. A special election will be held to fill Malerba’s vacated seat on the nine-member council.
Malerba is the great-granddaughter of Matahga (Burrill Fielding), who served as the tribe’s chief from 1937 through 1952.
Her position harkens back three centuries, to when Anne Uncas served as interim Sachem in 1723.
Gwen Florio
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