The Indian Health Services Mashpee Wampanoag Family Dental Clinic will hold a “Give Kids a Smile” Program open to children ages 0-10 on Monday, May 17; Tuesday, May 25; Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 11.

Children will receive dental screening without x-rays, cleanings, fluoride varnish applications, nutritional education and oral hygiene instructions.

The National School Boards Association, or NSBA, selected Mashpee Public Schools as the 2021 Magna Award Grand Prize winner for its partnership with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

The Magna Awards go to school districts that advance equity and break down barriers for underserved students. Mashpee was honored for its school committee’s working partnership with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. This partnership has helped create an inclusive district that recognizes and celebrates Wampanoag heritage and culture. It also aims to advance the academic growth and social-emotional well-being of Wampanoag students through culture-based educational principles and practices.

All high school and college seniors who are graduating in 2021, please share a short bio and your future plans along with a picture with the Education Dept. so we can honor you in an upcoming profile of graduates. Please send to Cameron or John : cameron.greendeer@mwtribe-nsn.gov or john.hanlon@mwtribe-nsn.gov

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is seeking to hire a communications coordinator. The position is one that requires an energetic, forward-thinking individual to support the internal communications and marketing of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Education Department initiatives. The individual assuming this role represents the Education Department in its work with Native parents, the tribal community, and private and governmental entities.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Housing Department is seeking a full-time Receptionist. The Receptionist is the first point of contact for all customers. Under the direction of the Housing Director, the individual will perform customer service, accounting, and administrative tasks necessary to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to all individuals who come in contact with the housing office.

The third-wave surge in cases continues to wane in Barnstable County, but remains prominent and little changed in Dukes and Nantucket Counties. The surge in new cases since late February is assumed to be associated in part with the arrival and spread of the P1 and B117 variants.

Barnstable County has seen a considerable drop in the Covid-19 Test Positivity Rates. The 14-day average, as of 4/21/21 for Barnstable County was 4.34%. There has been a large majority of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe employees who have received vaccinations as well on a voluntary basis. At this time, we believe it is safe to take the next steps in preparation to move forward with a return to additional in-person work days for employees. Per the Resilient Comeback re-entry planning document we will move into Phase 3 once the Positive Covid Rates are down to 2.75% in Barnstable County. Depending on the impact of tourists coming into our communities through the tourist season, this may continue to vary up and down.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (MWT) Housing Department is seeking a qualified Indigenous Landscape Consultant to assist the Landscape Architect to design and plan our new 42-unit housing development, including common areas. The consultant will assist in the planning of indigenous plants to be incorporated into our overall landscape design and transplant existing site foliage. Site walk-through scheduled during the weeks of May 3, 2021 and May 10, 2021; Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All interested parties, please contact the Housing Department at (508) 477-0208 extension 104. All relevant information regarding this contract will be discussed during the walk-through. Closing date on June 1, 2021 at 2 p.m.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (MWT) Housing Department is seeking a qualified Landscape Contractor to design and landscape our new 42-unit housing development, including common areas. The landscape contract to include artistic composition and artisanship, horticultural finesse and expertise, and emphasis on detailed site involvement from the conceptual stage through to final construction, while combining nature and Native American culture.

The Wampanoag Arts Foundation is seeking Mashpee Wampanoag artists to participate in an art contest that will feature the artist’s contemporary interpretation of their historic and cultural connection to Mashpee.

To participate, this contest is open only to enrolled members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. All works of art must be produced on a copy of the historic 1877 allotment map of Mashpee (provided by upon registration) in the manner of what is known as “ledger art.” This map is tribally significant as it documents how the land in Mashpee was distributed after township was forced upon the tribe.

Governor Baker issued an Order effective April 30, 2021 requiring people to wear masks or face-coverings in indoor public places and outdoors when they are unable to maintain 6 feet from other people.

Face coverings will still be required at all times in indoor public places. Face coverings will also continue to be required at all times at events, whether held indoors or outdoors and whether held in a public space or private home, except for when eating or drinking.

It all started with a senior seminar project for Mashpee High School. Senior, Morgan J Peters, II decided that he wanted to explore the music industry as his research project and produce a mixtape for his project; a rather natural choice for a teen who is a 2-time Grammy nominated hip-hop artist, performing under the name The ZYG 808. His family had just opened a recording studio, Polyphonic Studios, in Buzzard's Bay last August and he had the opportunity to intern at the facility, apprenticing under master recording engineer, Charles Vermette, Jr. (Chuck V.).

Happy Spring! Do know that MWT Tribal Victim Services new program brochure is ready for distribution and was mailed to a limited number of households. As this month of MAY recognizes ‘Older Americans’ let’s be sure to honor our Elders and also remember those who’ve gone before us. ‘Providing advocacy and basic services to support Tribal Victims and Survivors of Crime’ : (508) 477-0208 Ext 170 - HOTLINE: (508)274-2432 or 911 for Emergency.

Has your partner hurt you or tried to hurt you by hitting, kicking, or using other type of physical force?

Is your partner forcing or attempting to force you to engage in a sex act, sexual touching, or a non-physical sexual act (e.g., sexting) in situations when you do not or cannot give consent?

One year ago, mornings at the Weetumuw School brought children into colorful classrooms, each filled with hands-on learning materials for lessons like earth science or Wampanoag language arts. Close, in-person interactions between students and their teachers had always been a cornerstone of the language immersion school, which brought education in Wôpanâôt8âôk, the language of the Wampanoag Nation, back to the heart of its tribal land in Cape Cod.

But when the school closed due to the nationwide outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020, its students were sent home, left to navigate linguistic and cultural education remotely, while distanced from their peers.

The Mashpee Board of Selectmen voted unanimously during its meeting on Monday, April 26, to appoint nine members to an ad hoc committee for the prevention of violence against women and children.

Town Manager Rodney C. Collins said on Monday that the committee will develop a strategy with specific objectives and produce a report that will be delivered to the selectmen.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Community Development Corporation (MWCDC) will host a community meeting on Thursday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. via zoom.

The Corporation will resume hosting meetings to the tribal community twice a year As pursuant to the Mashpee Wampanoag Community Development Corporation’s Bylaws Section 3.6 The MWCDC Board of Directors will provide updates on current projects, answer questions and receive input from the Community.

Growing up, Meagen Hendricks recalls how involved her family was in the different components of design and construction. So it was natural that she was drawn to the great pieces of architecture in the world and the buildings that define countries, towns and people.

“I remember just wanting to leave my mark on the world, and the best way to do that is with the construction and architecture,” said Hendricks, a Construction Manager at Dunkin’. “I’m so fascinated by the way things go together and what’s behind the skin so to speak.”

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Election Committee extends notice to all Enrolled Tribal Members who will turn 18 years of age on or before Sunday, May 16, 2021, that they are required to complete a Voter Registration Form in order to vote at the general election on Sunday, May 16, 2021 (the “Election Day”).

The Election Committee is seeking volunteers and monitors for the upcoming regular election scheduled for May 16, 2021. If interested, please email the Election Committee at Election.Committee@mwtribe-nsn.gov.