Emma Fielding Baker

Emma Fielding Baker
Baker during her youth
Born
Emma Fielding Baker

December 5, 1828
DiedJanuary 20, 1916(1916-01-20) (aged 87)
Occupation(s)Tribal historian, medicine woman (posthumous)

Emma Tyler Fielding Baker[1] December 5, 1828 – January 20, 1916)[2] was a member of the Mohegan Pequot Indian tribe[3] and was posthumously awarded the title of Mohegan medicine woman in 1992.[4] Medicine women were culture-bearers and required to have an in-depth knowledge of tribal customs and possess good leadership qualities.[5] She was also a tribal historian[3] and ceremonial leader of the Mohegan Tribe.[6]

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  2. ^ "Emma Fielding Baker". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
  3. ^ a b "Baker, Emma Fielding". Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame. Archived from the original on 27 May 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
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  5. ^ "Ceremonial Leaders Of The Mohegan Tribe | The Mohegan Tribe". www.mohegan.nsn.us. Retrieved 2019-03-01.
  6. ^ "Medicine Women | Mohegan Tribe Medicine Women | The Mohegan Tribe". www.mohegan.nsn.us. Retrieved 2019-02-28.