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
Clan Mothers Meeting

The Clan Mothers Meetings are held at 10:30 AM on Sundays at the Native Land Conservancy (NLC).

Elders Lunch and Learn
Nov 18
Elders Lunch and Learn

This weekly lunch and language event is held each Tuesday and Thursday at the MWT Community and Government Center.

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Nov 18
Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold will take place at the Community and Government Center starting November 5th and will continue every Tuesday from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM. This is a low impact seated Zumba dance class that gently works your muscles and joints to improve flexibility and movement. All fitness levels are welcomed.

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Invitation to Bid - Underground Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) Network

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe invites qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for the construction and management of a 100% underground Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network. This project will deliver reliable, high-speed fiber service to Tribal homes, businesses, and community facilities, advancing the Tribe’s goal of digital sovereignty and self-sustaining infrastructure.

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Mashpee Wampanoag Elders Officers Election

The Mashpee Wampanoag Elders Officers Election will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Community and Government Center.

Nominations are as follows:

·        Chairperson: Ann Marie Askew and Shellie Tobey

·        Vice-Chairperson: Delcena Hicks and Shirley Oakley

·        Secretary: Laura Miranda

·        Treasurer: Coreen Covey

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