The Mashpee Wampanoag Native Environmental ambassadors hosted their first successful Indigenous Rights of Nature Gathering this past August. Under the direction of youth Advisors Ciara Oakley-Robbins and Secretary Talia Landry, the youth hosted Indigenous youth, elders, and culture keepers representing over 20 native nations. The week long gathering facilitated fruitful conversations on protecting our natural relatives and provided our Mashpee homelands as a space for unity across Turtle Island.

According to research of Mill Pond, the man-made pond located off Main Street (Route 130) opposite the Community Gardens and the Wampanoag Museum and across from Naukabout Brewery and Taproom, it has been a part of Mashpee history since at least 1843.

Groups of stomp dancers will stomp continuously for 24 hours outside of the Community and Government Center until a symbol, representing All of Us, is etched into the grass. This healing path will memorialize all of the those touched by addiction, suicide, abuse, murder, and symbolizes the healing of Mother Earth. Our community has suffered great losses to addiction, suicide, and murder and is event is meant to help address this by sharing this healing ceremony.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Text or call 988 or chat 988lifeline.org, or reach out to a mental health professional.

The Education Department is seeking support from parents and guardians of enrolled Mashpee Wampanoag children from age 3 to grade 12 in completing the Johnson O’Malley Program form. The information provided is used solely for the purpose of planning for potential funding opportunities under the Johnson O’Malley Program. All information will be kept confidential. Please return the form to Roxanne Mills Brown at Roxanne.brown@mwtribe-nsn.gov. or by mail to Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, 483 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA 02649

There are two open employment opportunities with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Commission. To apply, please visit mwtgc.org

There are various open positions at the Community and Government Center. To learn more and to apply, please visit the jobs page.

The Harvard Powwow, hosted by the Harvard University Native American Program is a public event open to all. There will be drumming, singing, dancing, vendors, and food.

Michelle Mendes has been promoted as the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office’s new Director of Programs and Engagement. In her new position, she will lead the team responsible for conducting outreach, creating partnerships with community organizations, and hosting and attending events to support underserved businesses.

The annual Ancestors Day celebration will take place at the Old Indian Meeting House. The service will be followed by a putlock at 1:00PM at the Community and Government Center. This is a day for Tribal Citizens and their families to spend with the ancestors and to formally remember, celebrate, and honor our family and friends who have passed on to the spirit world. All tribal families are welcome to attend.

Tribal citizens along with family and friends from the community are invited to attend Native American Thanks Giving. The annual event, coordinated by the OIMH Committee, will open at 11:00 AM with an opening ceremony and prayer. The Old Indian Meetinghouse is a sacred place for our community. Following the ceremony, there will be a Native American Thanks Giving feast at the Community and Government Center. For questions or concerns please contact David Weeden at David.Weeden@mwtribe-nsn.gov

A one-day intensive of WLRP's beginner workbook, providing new learners or those who want a refresher, the foundations of Wôpanâak. This class is fast paced and will be completed in one day. If you prefer a different pace, please register for a standard paced Beginner's class.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Community Development Corporation is seeking feedback from tribal members on engaging in an adult-use cannabis business. We kindly ask that you take a moment to participate in this brief survey. Your input is appreciated!