[2] Also a prolific writer, Zobel has published many books including the historical biography, Medicine Trail: The Life and Lessons of Gladys Tantaquidgeon, and the futuristic novel Oracles.
[5] Jayne Fawcett grew up on the home site of Reverend Samson Occom, one of the first Christian American Indian ministers.
[9] Dr. Tantaquidgeon also trained the young Zobel in tribal oral traditions, beliefs and sacred practices.
[4] She has held a number of prestigious tribal positions and elected posts, including the Mohegan Federal Recognition Coordinator from 1992 to 1994 and the first Native American Gubernatorial Appointee to the Connecticut Historical Commission in 1994.
[4] In 1996, Zobel also received the first annual Chief Little Hatchet Award, given in recognition of her efforts in fostering the survival of the Mohegan people.