David, who currently serves as Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council Member, Mashpee Wampanoag Historic Preservation Officer and vice chairman of the Town of MashpeeSelect Board, has been involved in Mashpee town government since 2016, when he first served on the Planning Board. He has served on the Select Board since 2019 and is now seeking another term.

“What kind of world are we leaving for our future generations?” Weeden said, sharing that the question helps guide the decisions he makes on behalf of the town.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is proud to celebrate two Tribal graduates who are reaching important milestones in their educational journeys.

Aaliyah Simpson is graduating from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She plans to continue her education with the goal of becoming a licensed physical therapist. Aaliyah is the daughter of Charisse Godfrey, granddaughter of Pamela Taylor, and great-granddaughter of Beverly Cash.

Christian Hendricks, son of Teddy Hendricks and Lilianna De Carvalho and grandson of Mary Ann and Ted Hendricks, is graduating this May from Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Victimology.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Substance Use Disorder/Tribal Opioid Response Program hosted its first Healing Fire of 2026 on April 24, bringing together a large turnout of community members for an evening centered on connection, healing, and hope.

Held at the Tribe’s Community and Government Center, the gathering created a welcoming space for families, Tribal citizens, and community members to come together in support of recovery, wellness, and one another. The evening included 20 resource tables, the Mashpee Traditional Drummers, recovery testimonies, light food and refreshments, and time for reflection around the fire.

Members of the Daughters of Tradition after-school program recently visited the 13 Moons exhibit at Quashnet School to help prepare and fertilize the garden mounds.

Led through the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Education Department, Daughters of Tradition provides young Tribal girls in grades 3–6 with opportunities to learn through traditional knowledge, cultural teachings, and hands-on activities. During the visit, participants worked together in the garden, connecting with the land while learning about the care and responsibility that goes into sustaining traditional foodways.

Applications are open now for Utah Unây: Understanding the World Around Us Through TEK and Robotics, a free two-day program taking place June 13–14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This hands-on opportunity brings together Traditional Ecological Knowledge and sensor engineering, giving participants the chance to explore the environment in new ways while building their own environmental sensors. The program is free, and participants who complete it will receive a $100 stipend. Those interested are encouraged to apply today by scanning the QR code on the flyer. For more information, contact Grace Simpkins at gsimpkins@whoi.edu or 240-644-7751.

Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers is inviting Tribal members to take part in a special two-day New Song Creation Workshop in Mashpee with Emmy-nominated composer and singer Jennifer Kreisberg (Tuscarora, NC).

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Substance Use Disorder / Suicide Prevention Program is reminding our community that no one has to struggle alone. This initiative is dedicated to supporting mental health, recovery, and community well-being, and to making sure community members know that help is available for both youth and adults.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) program is available again to help eligible Tribal members with housing-related costs. This assistance can provide a one-time payment of up to $2,000 toward mortgage, property taxes, or foreclosure-related expenses for enrolled Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal members living anywhere in the United States.