Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, also known as the People of the First Light, has inhabited present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for more than 12,000 years. After an arduous process lasting more than three decades, the Mashpee Wampanoag were re-acknowledged as a federally recognized tribe in 2007. In 2015, the federal government declared 150 acres of land in Mashpee and 170 acres of land in Taunton as the Tribe’s initial reservation, on which the Tribe can exercise its full tribal sovereignty rights. The Mashpee tribe currently has approximately 3,200 enrolled citizens.

Nashauonk Mittark

Stay up to date on all of the news, culture, events and programs of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The Nashauonk Mittark is a monthly publication filled with news for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and surrounding community.

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Featured Events
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Jan 30
Moccasin Making with Mother Bear

The Native Land Conservancy is offering a series of free Cultural Arts Workshops this winter, including medicine bag making, moccasin making, ribbon skirts, and porcupine quill embroidery. Workshops are open to Tribal friends of NLC, with all materials provided. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Parents and Elders are encouraged to register youth.

Visit the flyer or scan the QR codes to learn more and sign up.

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Feb 8
Talking Circle: Mashpee River Fish Passage Project

Tribal members are invited to take part in a Talking Circle focused on the Mashpee River Fish Passage Project, an effort exploring the removal of the Mashpee River Fishway Dam and opportunities to restore fish passage, river health, and cultural connections to the Mashpee River.

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Feb 8
Mashpee Fish Passage Project: Talking Circle

The Route 130 culvert and the Mill Pond dam on the Mashpee River are being removed to improve fish passage and restore the river's health. As part of this work, there are important choices ahead — including whether the Mill Pond is removed entirely or reimagined as a smaller water feature.

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Request for Bids Open: Shed Construction and Village Signage at Mashpee Wampanoag Village

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Housing Department is requesting bids from qualified contractors for two projects at Mashpee Wampanoag Village, LP (184 Meetinghouse Road, Mashpee, MA 02649): (1) the construction and installation of 42 residential storage sheds, and (2) the design, fabrication, and installation of exterior development signage.

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Update on Budget Review and Vote Timeline

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe would like to share an update regarding the 2025–2026 budget review and vote process.

The budget vote originally scheduled for February has been extended to March to provide Tribal members with additional time to review the proposed budget materials and to allow for continued discussion at the upcoming General Membership Meeting. This approach will help ensure members have the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification before the vote.

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Fish Passage Restoration Talking Circle on February 8

Tribal members are invited to take part in a Talking Circle focused on the Mashpee River Fish Passage Project, an effort exploring the removal of the Mashpee River Fishway Dam and opportunities to restore fish passage, river health, and cultural connections to the Mashpee River.

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