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February 2021 Mittark

Election Notice to Enrolled Tribal Members

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Election Committee extends notice to all Enrolled Tribal Members who will turn 18 years of age on or before Friday, March 26, 2021, that they are required to complete a Voter Registration Form in order to vote at the 2021 Regular Election on Friday, March 26, 2021 (the “Election Day”).

A Voter Registration Form will be made available online and sent out to all enrolled tribal members who will turn 18 years of age on or before Election Day. If you are already a registered voter, then you do not need to return the Voter Registration Form. However, if you have not previously registered to vote or if you need to update your mailing address, then you must return the Voter Registration Form to the Enrollment Department no later than Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Failure to timely return voter registration forms may result in you not receiving a ballot. Voter Registration Forms can be returned in the following manners:

By mail at: 483 Great Neck Rd. South, Mashpee, MA 02649

By email at: Rita.Lopez@mwtribe-nsn.gov

By fax at: 774-361-6034 (ATTN: Enrollment Department)

 

Tribe Remembers Okemos Brown

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The Mashpee Wampanoag flag flew at half-staff last month in remembrance of Okemos R. Brown, 4, of Mashpee, a member of the Tribe who passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on January 21.

He was the son of Kendall Nichole Scott of Mashpee and the late Okemos (Nighthawk) Brown-Northup of Charlestown, Rhode Island.

 

Election Committee Schedules Election for March 26, 2021

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The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Election Committee has rescheduled the 2021 Regular Election from March 14 to March 26, 2021. Due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, the Election Committee required additional time to formalize and implement alternative election and voting procedures necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Tribe and its members and to ensure a fair, accurate, and safe tribal election.

 

Explore Additional News in this month's Nashauonk Mittark

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Wampanoag Police Department Awarded State, Federal Grants

The Mashpee Wampanoag Police Department announced last month that three grants totaling more than $750,000 have been awarded to the department.

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Darius Coombs Hired as New Cultural & Outreach Coordinator

The Tribal Education Departments is pleased to announce the hiring of Darius Coombs, Mashpee Wampanoag, as the Cultural & Outreach Coordinator for Education. He comes to the tribe with 35 years of educating people on Wampanoag and other Indigenous cultures.

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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Emergency Management Director Presents at National State and Tribal Events for NCSL and NCAI
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Apply for the Youth Preparedness Council

Do you know a teen who has a passion for preparedness? FEMA is accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). Since 2012, FEMA has brought youth from across the Nation together to serve on the YPC. Each year, teens apply to the YPC for an opportunity to join FEMA in encouraging emergency preparedness. YPC members are selected for two-year terms.

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Covid By the Numbers Day #316
Covid By the Numbers Day #316

There has been an increase of 23,797 positive cases in MA and an increase of 457 confirmed & probable deaths in MA and an increase of 464 positive cases in Barnstable County and an increase 3 positive cases at IHS over the past 7 days. On 1/28/2021 Mass. DPH reported 120 new cases for Barnstable County. Hospitalizations and Fatalities: 3-day avg.hospitalizations have fallen to the upper 40's/low 50's, yet relatively high patient counts in the ICUs (16 patients) remain. Fatalities remain elevated but are in-line with rates seen during Wave 1 last spring.

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BIA 638 COVID-19 Response/Education

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Education Department received 100 applications for services, with 6 of those currently on a waiting list. A request for additional funds was sent to tribal council, dependent on availability.

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Supplemental Academic Instructors Needed in Tribal Education Department

For: Native youth, Grades K-12

Attending: Falmouth, Barnstable, Wareham, Sandwich, New Bedford Schools

In-person¨ READING & MATH ¨ Late Spring/Summer (Due to COVID)

TRAINING PROVIDED in the Alpha II Learning System

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Academic Tutors Needed in Tribal Education Department

For: Native youth, Grades K-12

Attending: Falmouth, Barnstable, Wareham, Sandwich, New Bedford Schools

In-person and Remote ¨ ALL SUBJECTS ¨ After school

$30/hour ¨ Resume; CORI Required

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Tribe Receives $100,000 Grant: Promoting Cultural Humility in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Vice Chairwoman Baird was notified on January 15 that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Attorney General Maura Healey is awarding the Tribe a grant in the amount of $99,102.92 for the Tribe’s mission to provide culturally relevant opioid treatment to tribal citizens battling the disease..

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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Our lives continue to endure the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic for nearly a full year now. The fear, the protection, the stress and the isolation it causes for many is also affecting relationships of every kind. Romantic relationships are a common part of adolescence. However, not all of these relationships are healthy.

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Housing Commission Meetings

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Housing Commission have scheduled regular meetings online. The Commission will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Dial-In #: (978) 990-5002
Dial-In Access Code: 443734
Online Meeting ID: mwthousingcommission483

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Tutoring Available at Mashpee Middle and High School

The Education Department is working with the Indian Education program to offer tutoring in all subjects at Mashpee Middle and High School on B days from 1:30-3:00 in the Indian Ed Room.

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Food Pantry Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

The Mashpee Wampanoag Food Pantry, located at the Community and Government Center, is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

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LIHEAP Fuel Assistance Program

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for the 2020/2021 winter season. LIHEAP is designed to help eligible low-income households supplement part of their winter heating service bills.

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Grief Support Group
Grief Support Group

Mashpee Health Service Unit have organized a monthly Grief Support Group. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM over skype. You may access the support group at join.skype.com/Ay61CCs4BFMS

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List of Committee and Board Seat Openings

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Youth Advisory Committee Seeking Members

The Youth Advisory Committee is looking for interested Tribal Members to join the Youth Advisory Committee to help support all youth activities and functions in our Tribe. If you are interested in helping our young citizens please send a letter of interest to Tribal Council Secretary AnnMarie Askew at AnnMarie.Askew@mwtribe-nsn.gov or contact Co-Liaison Councilwoman Winnie Johnson-Graham at Edwina.graham@mwtribe-nsn.gov or at (508) 645-8365.

Powwow Committee Seeking Members

The Pow Wow Committee is looking for Tribal Members to join the Committee for a 2year term to plan the 99th and 100th Annual Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow. If you are interested please send a letter of interest to Tribal Council Secretary Ann Marie Askew AnnMarie.Askew@mwtribe-nsn.gov or for more information contact Co-Liaison Councilman Brian Weeden at (774)413-0520.

Open Seat on Enrollment Committee

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe currently has an open seat on its Enrollment Committee. One of the most important responsibilities of the Enrollment Committee is to review enrollment applications. Please visit the Tribal website at https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/enrollment to review the Enrollment Ordinance.

One Open Seat on the Housing Commission

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe currently has two open seats on its Housing Commission. The Housing Commission is tasked with policy-level goals, determinations and policy review that guide the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Housing Department.

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