December Mittark
Chairman Weeden Re-Elected to Two-Year Term as First Vice President of National Congress of American Indians
Last month, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Brian Weeden was re-elected as the First Vice President of the National Congress of American Indians during the organization's 82nd Annual Convention in Seattle, Washington. Chairman Weeden secured over 66% of the votes in his race, granting him another two years on the NCAI Executive Committee.
He will serve alongside President Marc Macarro (Pechanga Band of Indians), Recording Secretary Christie Modlin (Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma), and Treasurer Ashley Cornforth (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). This newly elected Executive Committee will work alongside NCAI's team, members, partners, and allies to advance policy priorities that uphold Tribal sovereignty, protect treaty and trust obligations, and improve the lives of Native people across the United States.
NCAI is the oldest and largest tribal organization representing American Indian and Alaska Native nations. The nonprofit defends tribal sovereignty in Washington, D.C., advocating for the human, economic, social, environmental, and cultural needs of Native communities.
On behalf of our tribal community, we extend our congratulations to Chairman Weeden. We are proud to see Wampanoag leadership on the national stage to benefit not only our community, but all of Indian Country.
Elders Travel Club Youth Christmas Shopping Spree - Donations needed
The Elders Travel Club is putting on the annual Youth Shopping Spree and are looking for donations of new unused merchandise for the children to be able to purchase for their families and friends. All donations should be received by Thursday, December 18th. The shopping spree will take place on Saturday, December 20th from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
For more information or to drop off donations please contact Joanne Frye at 774-392-4323, or call the Elders Department on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
A Lesson in History
We write, and you learn about the first humans here in America—Indigenous “People Of The First Light”—and Columbus did not “discover” us! This is a horrible myth written in the history books; He did not even get to America.
Today, our country is still at war regarding the racism discourse that, for us (and most tribes), began many moons ago, because of Western Europeans who colonized America. Vine Deloria Jr., Standing Rock Sioux, says, “American Indians are the oldest and most persistent of all the racial and ethnic minorities in our society. Their origin on this continent is still a matter of serious debate.”
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List of Committee and Board Seat Openings
