The Basics: By Joan Avant Deer Clan Mother

“…We must live the sound of the Drum as it dances in harmony to our ears. We must live the colors of the sunset, once again smile softly to the Trees.” - (Iron Tree-Lenny Pocknett 1995)

What year did the Mashpee Wampanoag’s get Federal Recognition?  

How many enrolled Tribal members do we have as of January 2021?  

 Who is our present Tribal Chief?

 What is his Spiritual Indigenous name?

Who is our Tribal Medicine man?

What is his Spiritual Indigenous name?

How many Clan Mothers are there in our tribe?

List their names and the Clan they serve.

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Answers

2007

2,900 tribal members.

Vernon (Bunny) Lopez

Chief Silent Drum

Earl Cash Sr.

Soaring Eagle

8 Clan Mothers

Carol (Kitty) Hendricks Wynn – Otter Clan
Amelia Peters Bingham – Turtle Clan
Shirley Ann Pells Hardrock – Eel Clan
Anita Peters Little (Mother Bear) Bear Clan
Cherry Peters -Beaver Clan
Marlene Lopez – Rabbit Clan
Janet Hendricks -Eagle Clan
Joan T Avant- Deer Clan