Josh Carter  

Josh Carter is Executive Director of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, the world’s largest Native American museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting Indigenous history and culture through immersive exhibits, archives, research, and educational programs that span thousands of years of tribal and regional history. A member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation with Narragansett heritage, Carter leads institutional strategy, community engagement, and educational innovation, ensuring the museum serves as both a cultural resource for tribal citizens and a center for public learning that challenges inaccurate historical narratives.  

Under his leadership, the museum has expanded its role as a hub for academic research, cultural preservation, and dialogue on Native American identity and heritage, including initiatives such as the Pequot Neepun Teacher Institute, which provides professional development for K-12 educators in Indigenous history and cultural accuracy. Carter’s work emphasizes reclaiming and contextualizing history from Indigenous viewpoints, strengthening tribal scholarship, and fostering cross-cultural understanding through immersive learning experiences. His professional contributions reflect deep expertise in cultural stewardship, tribal education, and museum leadership.