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The Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation is a Native American group based in southeastern Connecticut descended from the historic Pequot tribe who dominated southeastern New England. It is one of five tribes recognized by the state of Connecticut.In 2002 the Secretary of the Interior granted recognition to the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation (EPTN) after approving a union between the Eastern Pequot and Paucatuck Eastern Pequot who had submitted separate petitions for recognition.