The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Natural Resources Department is now accepting applications for POH 2026, a summer program for Native youth entering grades 5–8. This unique camp brings together modern science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge, giving youth the opportunity to explore the local ecosystem while learning how our ancestors understood, cared for, and sustained these same lands and waters for generations.

Community members are invited to come out for Rumble on the Rez 2026, a two-day event focused on fighting addiction together while supporting important causes in our community. The event will take place at 483 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee, with the boxing event on Friday, July 11, followed by a car show on Saturday, July 12.

Mashpee Wampanoag tribal member Amiyah Peters has reached an exciting and hard-earned milestone in her journey of service, recently being sworn in and graduating from the 79th Recruit Officer Course at the Plymouth MPTC Academy.

Many in the community have watched Amiyah grow into this moment. She has represented her Tribe as Powwow Princess, served in Youth Council leadership, completed a law enforcement internship with Mashpee’s school resource officer, and built early experience in public safety through dispatch work and service in the National Guard. She has always carried herself with strength, focus, and a real commitment to community.

The Wunahtyâôk Cultural Program is inviting Tribal members to come together this April for weekly Beading Classes focused on strengthening cultural connection and wellness through traditional art. Classes will be held every Tuesday in April 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Madeket Place, 766 Falmouth Road, Unit 4A, Mashpee. Community members will have the chance to learn beading techniques from some of our best beaders in a welcoming space centered on culture, creativity, and connection. Dinner will be provided by CCDF. All Tribal members are welcome, and children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, contact Victoria Miranda, Shani Turner, or Crystal Maddox.

Students in the Daughters of Tradition program at Quashnet have been busy learning through hands-on activities that connect science, culture, and the natural world. Working with students in grades 3–6, the program recently focused on both traditional ecological practices and wildlife education.

Tapua Tribal Scholars invites the community to gather for a Community Talking Circle on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Council Chambers, 483 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee.

This special gathering will mark the 50th anniversary of the Mashpee land suit case and create space for community reflection, remembrance, and conversation. The roundtable discussion is an opportunity to come together, share thoughts, and honor the importance of this history and its lasting impact on our people and our community.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s SUD/TOR Suicide Prevention Program will host a One Brother One Sister Critical Communication & Intervention Skills training on Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Mashpee. This two-day training is designed to help participants build stronger communication skills and learn effective one-on-one intervention techniques that can support individuals, families, and the broader community.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD) is offering a paid Summer 2026 internship for students and emerging professionals interested in cultural preservation and Tribal governance. This opportunity provides hands-on experience supporting THPD work across several program areas, including archaeology, archives and museum operations, GIS mapping, Section 106/NEPA compliance review, and NAGPRA-related work.

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 Education Department is inviting Tribal families to take part in a special Right Whale Day field trip on Friday, April 24, 2026, during April vacation week. The trip will head to Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown, with transportation departing from the Government Center at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and sign-up opened on March 23 and will remain open until spaces are filled.

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/Tribal Opioid Response Program invites community members to gather for the first Healing Fire of 2026 on Friday, April 24, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 483 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee.

Open to the public, Healing Fire is an opportunity to come together in community for an evening centered on connection, healing, and hope. The event will include Mashpee Traditional Drummers, recovery testimonies, recovery resource tables, and light food and refreshments.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Court is continuing its Legal Clinic, sponsored by UMass Law, every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Tribal Court Room through April 24.

The clinic offers support with a range of legal matters, including developing a case, case supervision, negotiations, and advocacy in both Tribal Court and Massachusetts courts involving housing, family, and public benefit issues. Services are provided by UMass Law students and Attorney Ray Yox of South Coast Legal Services.

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.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Education Department invites parents, educators, tribal members, and interested community members to attend the Indian Education Grant Public Hearing on Thursday, April 14, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. The hearing will provide an opportunity for parents of Native American students attending school in Barnstable, Falmouth, Sandwich, Wareham, New Bedford, Bourne, and The Weetumuw School to receive information and share input on programs and services that support the academic and cultural needs of Native students and their families. For more information, contact Gertrude “Kitty” Hendricks Miller at 508-477-0208 ext. 143 or Gertrude.hendricks@mwtribe-nsn.gov.

Tribal members and community partners are encouraged to save the date for the Third Massachusetts Tribal & Indigenous Health Summit, taking place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This year’s theme—“Stronger Together: Growing Inclusive State-Tribal Partnerships”—will focus on strengthening collaboration and improving systems that support Indigenous health and wellness across the Commonwealth.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, in partnership with the Native Land Conservancy and the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department, invites the community to attend the 2026 Honor the Earth Fair on Saturday, April 18, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community Center, 483 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee.

The Mittark has always been a place for the Mashpee Wampanoag community to stay connected — by sharing news, celebrating milestones, and honoring the people who make our Tribe strong. We invite Tribal members and families to help keep that spirit alive by submitting stories, updates, and announcements to be included in future issues.

Whether it’s a family milestone, a child’s achievement, an elder you would like to recognize, or a community event you want others to know about, your stories help strengthen the bonds that connect us as a people.