Tribal council unanimously passed resolution 2023-RES-125, establishing the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Veterans Council. The Veterans Council was established to advise Tribal Council on all matters that impact Tribal veterans to better support and increase veteran opportunities. The council will also review and assess Tribal, federal, and state laws,

regulations, existing programs, and services relating to veterans to enhance the lives of veterans and their families.

The Veterans Council will have five members comprised of the following: (1) Chair, (1) Secretary, (1) Treasurer (1) Council Member (1) Council Member. Members must be a member of a federally recognized Tribe and verify their Honorable Veteran status. Members shall serve, without compensation, in an advisory capacity for a term of three (3) years.

Those who are interested in joining the Veterans Council should send a Letter of Interest to Secretary Jackson at cassie.jackson@mwtribe-nsn.gov.