June Mittark

101st Annual Pawâw to Honor the Four Direction

After the 99th Annual Pawâw was postponed due to the initial outbreak of covid-19 and the 100th Annual Pawâw was held as a traditional social, the 101st Annual Pawâw will return to Mashpee on July 1, 2, and 3. The theme for this year is “Honoring the Four Directions.”

The annual pawâw featured special events, contests, food, vendors, drumming and dancing will be held on the Pawâw Grounds at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center. Gates will open daily at 10 AM with Grand Entry at 1 PM.

Vendor applications are now available by clicking here. You may also contact Winona Pocknett at (508) 477-0208 ext 112 for additional information.

 

Chief Turn 100 in June: A Century of Knowledge, Love and Respect

From the Great Depression to the isolation of Covid Vernon “Chief Silent Drum” Lopez has lived through two World Wars, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Wampanoag fight for federal acknowledgement. Just weeks away from his 100th birthday the Mashpee Wampanoag Chief sat in his parlor reflecting on historic events of his life with remarkable clarity as birds attended the feeders in the garden outside his picture window. The secret to long life?

“Darned if I know,” he grinned. The humble answer is just his way.

He smoked a little, never was a drinker to excess, played, worked, and fought hard for the things he believes in. Married the love of his life and raised two children. It’s been a simple but fulfilling life, but he says there is no magic bullet for what he has achieved. He will tell you he’s just lucky. 

 

Field Day on June 26th at Pawâw Grounds: Vice Chairman Hendricks Coordinates Day for Kids

The Vice Chairman is hosting a field day for tribal youth on June 26th on the powwow grounds. The event begins at 12pm. There will be a variety of games and activities with 1st- 4th place prizes. For more information, please contact the Vice Chairman at carlton.hendricks@mwtribe-nsn.gov

 

Explore Additional News in this month's Nashauonk Mittark

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WIC is Back at Health Service Unit

WIC services returned on May 17th to the Mashpee Wampanoag Health Service Unit.

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Nemasket River Trip
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Inaugural Strawberry Thanksgiving

On Saturday, June 18 the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Education Department will host the inaugural Strawberry Thanksgiving. Events will kick off at 10:00 AM with Mush8n races at Mashpee Pond with a Strawberry Thanksgiving feast from noon – 4:00 PM at the Powwow Grounds.

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MWCDC Empowerment Workshop on June 8th and 9th

The CDC is partnering with Sister Sky Incorporated to host an Empowerment Workshop this upcoming June 8th and 9th from 11 am to 5 pm.

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ICWA Sacred Parenting Workshops Now Registering for Fall Program

The Mashpee Wampanoag ICWA Department will once again host a series of Sacred Parenting workshops. Workshops will start on Monday, September 12 at 6 PM and continue through November 14.

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Weetumuw End of Year Celebration

The Weetumuw School is hosting an end of year potluck on June 17th. The event will take place on tribal grounds from 12-2 pm.

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Rita Pocknett-Gonsalves and Nelson Andrews Receive Unsung Hero Awards

The Mashpee Chamber of Commerce recognized two tribal members for their tireless efforts to keep our community safe during the pandemic.

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Transportation Improvement Program

As required by the Code of Federal Regulations, 25 CFR 170.421 and 170.422, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is required to identify and publish all Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) funded projects and activities that are expected to be carried out over the next four years as well as the projected costs.

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Mashpee Schools Tour Wampanoag Museum and One-Room Schoolhouse

The Mashpee public schools Grade 3 classes conducted field trips to the One-Room Schoolhouse and the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum.

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Education Department and CCDF to Host Neekun (summer) Camp 2022

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Education Department and the Children’s Childcare Development Fund (CCDF) will once again host a four-week long summer program

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Special Commission Votes to Create a New Massachusetts State Seal and Motto

A special commission, that includes representatives from Mashpee, Aquinnah, and Herring Pond, voted unanimously last month to recommend that the state seal and motto for Massachusetts be completely replaced.

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Education Department Hosts Successful April Vacation Camp

The Education Department's April vacation camp brought 37 youth to the Cape Cod National Seashore on April 21st. They toured the visitor center, hiked to Coast Guard Beach, and climbed Doane Rock after a picnic.

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Tribe Presses Town on Shell Fishing Rights

Discussion between the Town of Mashpee and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe continued during a public hearing on updated shellfish rules and regulations at the Mashpee Select Board meeting on Monday, May 23.

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Clan Mother’s Potlucks to Resume at Pond on June 8th

Continuing every Wednesday night through the summer, the Clan Mothers will host a potluck at the Mashpee Pond at 5:30 PM.

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Plan Mashpee Meetings Continue on June 11

Tribal members are encouraged to participate in this process and have a say in the comprehensive plan that will guide the Town of Mashpee for the next 10 years.

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New Hires

The Tribe is pleased to announce several new hires.

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Joseph Green Promoted to Lieutenant

Tribal Member Joseph Green was recently promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant with the Barnstable Police Department.

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Class of 2022 Graduation Brunch

Native high school graduates are invited to a graduation brunch on Saturday, June 11th from 10 am-12 pm. Graduates are allowed up to two guests each.

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Three Sisters Farmers and Crafts Market

The CDC is hosting a farmers’ market on tribal grounds on June 25th from 9:30-3:00. There will be space for 100 vendors. The market is open to all tribal and non-tribal artists, crafters, and fruit and vegetable vendors. Fish and shellfish vendors must be tribal members.

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Covid Assistance Payments to Process before the end of June

Last month Tribal Council approved a third round of assistance payments for tribal members. The new round of assistance will provide $1,750 for each tribal member 18 and over and $750 for each tribal member under 18.

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Tribe Seeks Architect and Engineer for New Community Building

To be eligible for consideration, the Architect and Engineer must be capable of supplying the services as noted herein, and must also meet all other criteria outlined in this Request for Proposals.

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Wampanoag Common Lands Homecoming

The Native Land Conservancy is hosting a Wampanoag Homecoming Day on June 5th from 10 am-1 pm. The event will take place at 266 Bishops Hwy, Kingston MA.

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Adult Education and Career Night on June 7

The Education Department will host an Adult Education and Career Night on June 7 from 5-7 PM at the Community and Government Center. The career fair is open to the public and food will be provided.

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Amelia Bingham Celebration of Life on July 1

Amelia Grace Peters Bingham (Seaweed), a Clan Mother to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, made her journey to join her Ancestors on December 20, 2021.

There will be a tribute and Celebration of Life to honor Seaweed in Mashpee at the Old Meeting House on Rt 28 on July 1, 2022, at 10:30 am.

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OIMH Schedules Upcoming Events

The Old Indian Meeting House Committee is pleased to announce the events planned for 2022.

Blind Joe Amos Sunday Service – Sunday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Old Indian Meeting House. The annual service is held in partnership with the Mashpee Baptist Church and citizens of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

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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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