At a glance
The basics about Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 13 Crow Hill Road, Uncasville, Connecticut 06382
- Region
- BIA Eastern Region, Eastern Regional Office
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Language
Mohegan
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Government
Chairman R. James Gessner Jr.
- Elected
- April 1, 2019
- Next election
- October 1, 2021
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (860) 862-6100
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Economy and sources of income
- Mohegan Sun Casino · Gaming operation
About Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut
Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is a federally recognized tribe in Connecticut. The current Chairman is R. James Gessner Jr.. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. Languages named: Mohegan. Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut lists 1 Nation-owned business on this site.
Last checked October 1, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Uncasville, Chairman R. James Gessner Jr., main phone (860) 862-6100
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office eligibility by status
- Businesses Mohegan Sun Casino
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Uncasville
- Health 2 Indian Health Service facilities in Connecticut
Help available near Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in Connecticut
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
Nearby Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe 7 miles away
- Narrangansett Indian Tribe 23 miles away
Health clinics
- Mohegan Health Administration (860) 862-6103 1 mile away
- Mashantucket Health Clinic (860) 312-8000 7 miles away
- Narragansett Indian Tribe Health & Human Services (401) 364-1268 23 miles away
- Hand-In-Hand Child Care Center (401) 364-1268 23 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Quick facts
- State
- Connecticut
Leadership
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R. James Gessner Jr.Chairman
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 13 Crow Hill Road, Uncasville, Connecticut 06382
- Phone
- (860) 862-6100
- BIA agency
- Eastern Regional Office
Departments
- Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500
From official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Eastern
About this Nation
- Language
- Mohegan
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
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Location
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An approximate location from Wikipedia and Wikidata coordinates. It is not an office address.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut?
- The current Chairman of Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is R. James Gessner Jr..
- Where is Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut located?
- Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is located in Connecticut. Its BIA region is Eastern.
- Is Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut federally recognized?
- Yes. Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut?
- The official website of Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is www.mohegan.nsn.us.
- What help is available near Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut?
- Local offices on record for Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Which languages are named for Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut?
- The languages named for Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut are: Mohegan.
- What is near Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut?
- Listed near Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut: 2 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 4 health clinics within 50 miles.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
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Sources
- www.mohegan.nsn.us(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
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