March Mittark

New Officers Elected to Serve on Tribal Council

579 ballots were cast in the 2025 Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe General Election on Sunday, February 9th, 2025. The results brought a mix of both incumbents and new members to the Tribal Council.

The full election results are as follows:

Treasurer
Fenton N Soliz - 370
Aaron Tobey - 196
Write in’s - 4

Council Member
Donald Peters - 236
David Weeden (i) - 300
Write in’s – 28

Congratulations Chairman Weeden, Vice Chairwoman Johnson-Graham, Secretary Landry, Treasurer Soliz, and Councilman Weeden. Your continued dedication and service to this community is appreciated.

Chairman
Brian Weeden (i) - 315
Nelson Andrews Jr. - 254
Write in’s - 3

Vice Chair
Edwina “Winnie” Johnson-Graham - 277 Robyn Tobey - 44
Carlton Hendricks Jr. (i) - 241
Write in’s - 5

Secretary
Talia Landry - 222
Michelle “Shellie” Tobey - 191
Cassie Jackson (i) – 159

 

Suzette Peters Mattis Appointed to Tribal Council

On February 12th, 2025 during a Tribal Council Meeting, Suzette Peters Mattis was appointed to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council.

A seat was left vacant after the 2025 General Election where councilwoman Graham was elected to serve as Vice Chairwoman of the Tribe. Given this vacancy, the Tribal Council acknowledged the requirement to fill the vacancy for the Tribal Council seat pursuant to Article VIII Section(4)(a)(1) of the Constitution.

Tribal Council appointed the candidate that received the second highest number of votes next to the person who vacated the office. Suzette Peters Mattis received 171 votes in the 2023 General Election and has been appointed to serve as a council member on the Tribal Council. Congratulations Councilwoman Mattis and thank you for your service to this community.              

 

Wunee Keesuq Tribal Family,
I wanted to inform you all about the resignation of Councilman Nelson Andrews Jr. from Tribal Council effective immediately. Councilman Andrews informed the Tribal Council today of his resignation, stating that “Due to conflicts of interest within the regulations and guidelines of my current position with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), I am not permitted to continue serving on the Tribal Council and must resign immediately.” I want to thank Councilman Andrews for his time served and wish him well in his future endeavors.

Given that this is now the second vacancy of the 2025 calendar year, the Tribal Council will facilitate the filling of the vacancy pursuant to Article VIII Section(4)(a)(2) of the Constitution. This allows for Tribal Members to submit nominations and cast a vote to select who will fill this vacancy.

Ahâpây,
Chairman Weeden

 

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Ethics Commissioners Election April 13th

At the General Body Meeting on January 12th, Tribal Members submitted nominations for who they feel should be on the Ethics Commission. Now, those nominated have until Sunday, March 9th to submit their Letter of Interest and the reasons they feel they should be elected to the commission.

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*NOTICE OF TRIBAL COUNCIL VACANCY – NOMINATION & VOTING PROCESS*

At the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 9th, 2025, nominations shall be taken to fill the Tribal Council vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Nelson Andrews Jr. A vote on the nominations will take place at the following General Membership Meeting on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 with the nominee receiving the highest number of votes filling the Tribal Council vacancy.

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Join the TAPUA Project: Call for Tribal Participants

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Historic Preservation Department (THPD) invites enrolled Tribal members to participate in an exciting training opportunity to assist the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Archives (MWTA) in archival research and collections care, developing a digital access platform and reviewing materials.

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Hunting & Fishing Opportunities for Tribal Youth

The Natural Resources Department is offering hands-on hunting & fishing experiences open to tribal youth eager to learn, explore, and honor our traditions. Whether you’re new to the outdoors or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your chance to step into a time-honored way of life.

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Chef Sherry Pocknett Featured in Hells Kitchen Episode

Tribal citizen and James Beard Award winning Chef, Sherry Pocknett, was recently featured as a judge on Hell’s Kitchen, the cooking competition show hosted by Gordon Ramsay. She appeared in Season 23 episode 11 “ A Soap Opera in Hell”.

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Health Insurance Enrollment Support

The tribe has teamed up with the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands to do a Health Insurance Enrollment at the Community and Government Center once a month. There will be trained navigators to assist tribal members in one-on-one meetings with applying, shopping and enrolling in a health insurance program.

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Zumba Dance Fitness

Zumba Dance Fitness is back at the Community and Government Center gym on Thursdays from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM! All fitness levels are welcome to join this fun hour long class. Please bring a towel, water, and your best dance moves. For more information, please contact Shirley Jackson.

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Weetumuw School Open Enrollment

Weetumuw School is currently enrolling students for the 2025-2026 school year in both classrooms. Mukayuhsak Weekuw (pre-k and kindergarten, ages 3-6) and Wushkeenunea8ak Weekuw (grades 1-3). If you are interested please email Nitana Hicks Greendeer at nitana.greendeer@ mwtribe-nsn.gov

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Honor the Earth Fair Returns April 12th

The Taste of the Earth plant-based food cooking contest, hosted by the Native Land Conservancy and the Natural Resources Department, will return at the annual Honor the Earth Fair held at the Community and Government Center on Saturday, April 12.

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Gaming Employment Opportunities

The MWT Gaming Authority has announced multiple positions for the new Welcome Center in Taunton, MA.

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Message from Enrollment Department - Tribal ID’s

To tribal members waiting to get an ID we are still working on fixing the Enrollment database due to the cyberattack last spring. If you need a Tribal Enrollment Certification letter sent to you, please call the Enrollment department at 508-477-0208 x 173.

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April Vacation Game Night

The Youth Advisory Committee is hosting an April Vacation Youth Game Night on Friday, April 25th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Community and Government Center. There will be a game truck from Amazin’ Gamin’ as well as other games and activities for all ages from toddlers to teens.

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List of Committee and Board Seat Openings

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Weetumuw School Committee

The Weetumuw School Committee is tasked with aiding the school's administration and periodically reviewing the schools educational, financial, and cultural goals and policies. The committee will be comprised of seven members, with each member serving a two-year term.

Youth Advisory Committee
Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee is looking for interested Tribal Members to join the Youth Advisory Committee. The committee’s main purpose is to consult with, and provide input to Tribal entities and Tribal individuals who desire such consultation in order to assist them with achieving maximum coordinated benefits for Mashpee tribal youth. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please send a Letter of Interest (LOI) to Secretary Landry at Talia.Landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov.

Old Indian Cemetery Commission
Old Indian Cemetery Commission

The Old Indian Cemetery Commission will be responsible for creating the cemetery policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to help preserve and maintain the Old Indian Cemetery. The committee will be made up of nine members comprised of the following:

Housing Commission
Housing Commission

The Housing Commission currently has two (2) open seats to be filled. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please send a Letter of Interest (LOI) to Secretary Landry at Talia.Landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov.

Education Committee
Education Committee

The tribe is looking to get the Education Committee back up and running. There are currently five open seats on the committee. The committee will focus on scholarship opportunities and educational programming for tribal youth. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please send a Letter of Interest (LOI) to Secretary Landry at Talia.Landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov.

Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Community Development Corporation (CDC)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community Development Corporation (CDC) is currently seeking qualified tribal citizens to join the CDC Board of Directors. The CDC was organized to engage in activities that will promote the social welfare, economic security and community development of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and its enrolled citizens that will enable the Tribe to be self-sufficient and to provide economic support for its tribal citizens.

Powwow Committee
Powwow Committee

The Pow Wow Committee is looking for Tribal Members to join the Committee for a 2-year term to plan the 103rd and 104th Annual Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please send a Letter of Interest (LOI) to Secretary Landry at Talia.Landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov.

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