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.

 

Featured Events
Clan Mothers Meeting

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

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Feb 24
Sacred Parenting Workshop

The Sacred Parent Class welcomes all community members, whether you're a parent, future parent, auntie, uncle, or grandparent. Our inclusive environment supports those committed to nurturing children in tribal or urban communities.

Nurturing Father's Support Group Day Session

Calling all dads, uncles, grandfathers, big brothers that are raising our tribal children. The East Door Nurturing Fathers Support Group is here to provide a support group. Raising our tribal children is an awesome responsibility and we need to help by building, sharing, teaching and learning together.

Raising tribal children in a good way is how we grow as a tribal nation and break generational abuse. We’re here to help you be the difference and be the change. The program will be led by our spiritual leader Medicine Man Earl “Guy” Cash and will be held at the Tribe’s Community and Government Center.

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*NOTICE OF TRIBAL COUNCIL VACANCY – NOMINATION & VOTING PROCESS*

Nominations: Sunday, March 9th
Voting: Sunday, April 13th

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Tribal Council Appointment

I wanted to inform you all about the important Tribal Council appointment that took place during our regularly scheduled Tribal Council Meeting on February 12th, 2025. A seat was left vacant after the 2025 General Election where Councilwoman Graham was elected to serve as Vice Chairwoman of the Tribe. Given this vacancy, the Tribal Council filled the vacancy for the Tribal Council seat pursuant to Article VIII Section(4)(a)(1) of the Constitution. 

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