They needed a strong ally,and ironically this came in the form of the English colonists. The mohegans under the leader ship of Uncas became close friends with the English. But here one of the Mohegan says there are 937 descendants of so-called last one in their Connecticut enclave. Mohegan colors include blood- red,blueberry and coal black. When an eagle falls from a dancer's outfit,the poww wow is stopped and a special ceremony is performed.
Spectators are ask to stand and remove their hats and caps.
Videos and cameras are not allowed to be used during this time. Participants are asked to not to pick up the fallen eagle feathers,instead,let the wardance chief or announcer know. By tradition,an eagle feather with a red dot is given to a warrior who was wounded in battle.