Talia Landry, Education Department Grant Manger, successfully submitted a citizens petition to the town of Mashpee that calls for a town vote to transfer ownership to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of 3 parcels of land, that make up what we know as “12 acres.”

The annual Rumble on the Rez will return on August 5th from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Powwow Grounds. To sign up to fight, or for more details, please text 781-217-1005. All proceeds will go to the Ryan Hendricks Memorial Scholarship Fund. All are welcome to attend.

Tribal member Rob Degaetano will be making his professional boxing debut on August 4th at Polar Park in Worcester, MA. The inaugural “Punch-Out at Polar Park”- will be a thrilling showcase of New England’s finest professional and amateur boxers. Gates open at 5:00 PM and the pro card begins at 7:00 PM.

The Youth Advisory Committee is actively seeking tribal members interested in supporting tribal youth to join the committee. The main purpose of the committee is to consult with and provide input to Tribal entities and Tribal individuals who desire such consultation in order to assist them with achieving maximum coordinated benefits for Mashpee tribal youth.

 T.O.R is hosting a community Healing Fire on Friday, August 4th, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Powwow Grounds. The fire is open to all ages, and the event will include back-to-school giveaways, a bouncy house, and a dunk tank. For more information, please contact Naomi Frye at 774-205-5099 or Steve Bingham at 774-313-1848.

Below are a few local powwows hosted by our sister tribal nations as we continue the powwow season. Please visit the respected tribal websites for more information on attending.

Below are various employment opportunities for tribal members. For more information, please click here.

The Natural Resources Department wants to hear from you! Take this 10-15 minute anonymous survey to help us learn about the importance of local seafood consumption and community concerns about environmental contaminants. All members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe over the age of 18 are invited to take the survey, and everyone who completes the survey will be eligible to win a $50 e-gift card!

 Caregivers of Indigenous Children and Adults with Support Needs will virtually meet on the second Saturday of every month on Zoom. Topics will include how to advocate for your loved one and how to navigate the system to get supports that work for Indigenous families.

The tribe is hosting an Indigenous Pathways in Education workshop through the State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) grant. Teachers, counselors, and school administration are invited to attend and learn about Indigenous peoples’ experiences within the education system and best practices to support Native youth in school.

Tribal veterans were honored in the 14th annual Big Nick’s Ride for the Fallen, the largest gathering of motorcycles on Cape Cod, last month. Each year Big Nick's Ride for the Fallen memorializes USMC Cpl. Nicholas G. Xiarhos and honors all fallen veterans with ties to Cape Cod as well as all Veterans past, present, and future who serve our country.

Camrie Baams graduated from UMass Amherst with a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Community Health.

 A community barbeque will be held on Saturday, August 19th from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Powwow Grounds. The barbeque is open to all tribal members and their families. There will be a 50/50 raffle where half of the proceeds will benefit the Men’s Healing Lodge.

Tribal member Jasmyn Frye is participating in the WKA National Championship for muay thai at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. The WKA USA seeks to provide an opportunity for fighters to develop from novice class amateur fighters to open class amateurs, and then onto the professional level, through safe and competitive events.