Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Brian Weeden has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the National Congress of American Indians Land and Natural Resources Committee.

Chairman Weeden, who also serves as First Vice President of NCAI, was invited to serve in the role for a term ending at NCAI’s 84th Annual Convention & Marketplace in 2027. In this leadership position, he will help guide committee discussions and support the work of advancing resolutions that inform and strengthen advocacy across Indian Country.

The Land and Natural Resources Committee plays an important role in addressing issues that are central to Tribal Nations, including land stewardship, protection of cultural and natural resources, environmental policy, climate impacts, and the federal government’s trust responsibility to Tribal Nations.

Chairman Weeden’s appointment reflects the continued presence of Mashpee Wampanoag leadership in national conversations about sovereignty, land protection, natural resources, and the future of Tribal homelands.

Congratulations to Chairman Weeden on this appointment and his continued service on behalf of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Indian Country.