The powwow program for our 103rd annual Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow is now available on the Powwow Page. Special thanks to our sponsors who help make our annual homecoming possible!

The Homeowners Assistance Fund (H.A.F) program provides tribal members with a payment of up to $2,000 to assist with mortgage payments (current or arrears), utility payments, or property taxes. This service cannot pay applicants directly. This program is on a first come, first serve basis until all funds have been exhausted.

The tribe has teamed up with the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands to do a Health Insurance Enrollment at the Community and Government Center once a month. There will be trained navigators to assist tribal members in one-on-one meetings with applying, shopping and enrolling in a health insurance program.

The Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project released its 2024 Summer class schedule.

The Youth Advisory Committee and Chief Earl Mills Jr. are hosting a Cultural Film Showcase on Friday, July 19th from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. All tribal families are invited to view a screening of the short film The Wampanoags of Mashpee (1979) at the Community and Government Center. A discussion with elders will follow after the conclusion of the film.

The Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club on South Sandwich Road in Mashpee holds a benefit breakfast on the second Sunday of every month beginning at 8 am to 10 am. The meal includes a full breakfast of eggs, beans, a meat or fish special, toast, coffee, and juice.

Rumble on the Rez will take place at the Community and Government Center on August 3rd form 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. There is still space for additional vendors, sponsors, and fighters. Please contact Stanley Dutra or Attaquin Weeden for more information

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Citizen, Bryan Tobey Jr., is one of the Top Track and Field and Football athletes to watch. At just 10 years old, Bryan is living up to his tribal name as “the Eagle that flies high”. When Bryan Jr. was only 9 years old, he had already helped his teams make it to 3 super bowls in AYF Football, earning two Championships

Congratulations to our Mashpee Wampanoag high school and college graduates for the class of 2024! Any graduates not noted should send their graduate information to Sassamin Weeden at sassamin.weeden@mwtribe-nsn.gov for recognition in next month’s edition.

Listed below are a few upcoming powwows in the region. More powwows will be added as information is provided.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Archaeological Program will be conducting an Archaeological Reconnaissance and Intensive (Locational) Survey on Washburn Island as part of a Vulnerable Cultural Resources Adaptation Pilot Project. This multi-year pilot study is supported by state funding; and will enhance DCR's relationship with our Tribe and rekindle our associations to Washburn Island.