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.

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Featured Events
Elders Lunch and Learn
Dec 30
Elders Lunch and Learn

This weekly lunch and language event is held each Tuesday and Thursday at the MWT Community and Government Center.

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Dec 30
Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold will take place at the Community and Government Center starting November 5th and will continue every Tuesday from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM. This is a low impact seated Zumba dance class that gently works your muscles and joints to improve flexibility and movement. All fitness levels are welcomed.

AA Meeting "The Way Out"

Weekly AA meetings are held in Mashpee on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Both tribal and non-tribal members are welcome to attend. For questions or concerns please contact Substance Use Disorder Program Manager Stephanie Tobey-Roderick at Stephanie.Tobey-Roderick@mwtribe-nsn.gov

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Housing Department Seeks Community Input on Tiny Home Development
Housing Department Seeks Community Input on Tiny Home Development

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Housing Department is seeking feedback from Tribal members and community stakeholders on the potential development of tiny homes on Tribal lands at the Mashpee Wampanoag Village. This effort is part of the Tribe’s ongoing work to address the housing crisis and expand affordable housing options for Tribal citizens.

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Food Pantry 2025 Holiday Ham Giveaway

As we head into the holiday season, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Food Pantry is pleased to share details about its 2025 Holiday Ham Giveaway for Tribal members and Elders — helping families gather around the table and celebrate together.

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Mashpee Tribe Celebrate Lumbee Recognition

Today, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe honors a historic and long-overdue milestone for our relatives, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, as they receive federal recognition from the United States Government. For more than a century, the Lumbee people have pursued recognition of their inherent sovereignty, identity, and right to self-governance.

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