July Mittark

Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow - Connecting the Generations

The 104th Annual Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow is taking place this month from Friday, July 4th, 2025 - Sunday, July 6th, 2025 on Powwow Grounds. All are welcome to attend and experience Mashpee Wampanoag culture and community at our annual homecoming.

To keep up to date on all powwow information, please visit the powwow page and keep an eye out for the online powwow program coming soon.

 

Notice from the Powwow Committee

EZUps will be allowed at the powwow on a first come first serve basis. EZUPs can start being set up at 6:00 PM on Thursday July 3rd, no earlier. Only 10 x 10s will be allowed in designated areas; Anything bigger will not be permitted. Space is limited. 

 

Offsite Overflow Powwow Parking

Additional parking for our 104th Annual Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow is available at Quashnet Elementary School (150 Old Barnstable Rd, Mashpee, MA 02649) with shuttle service to and from the Powwow from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day.

 

Explore Additional News in this month's Nashauonk Mittark

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Tribe Honored with Mass Humanities Award

Last month, Mass Humanities gathered at the New Bedford Whaling Museum to celebrate storytelling and present the very first Massachusetts Storyteller Award to the Tribe. The evening was filled with music and art, with performances from Mwalim Peters ( Mwalim Daphunkee Professor ) and Annawon Weeden. Councilman David Weeden then went on to accept the award on behalf of the Tribe . Thank you to Mass Humanities for hosting and presenting this special honor to our community.

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104th Annual Powwow Specials

This year there will be various specials held on all three days of powwow. More details are listed here:

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Open Positions with the Tribe

There are multiple open positions at the MWT Community and Government Center to be filled. Details are listed below. For more information, please visit the Human Resources Page

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Upcoming Local Powwows

Below is a list of local powwows hosted by neighboring tribes. More powwow’s will be added as information becomes available.

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Honoring Our Graduates

Congratulations to the class of 2025! If you or someone you know is graduating and would like to be featured in the Mittark, please send submissions to sassamin.weeden@mwtribe-nsn.gov.

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Wôpanâak Language Summer Class List

Learner’s must be an enrolled citizen; or a household member of an enrolled citizen of:  Assonet Wampanoag; Aquinnah Wampanoag; Herring Pond Wampanoag; or Mashpee Wampanoag

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Tour Camp Edwards

Camp Edwards, on Joint Base Cape Cod, is hosting tours of the training area during 2025.

This is an opportunity for attendees to see and learn firsthand about the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s mission to train Soldiers, its role as stewards of Camp Edwards’ natural resources, and the clean up of groundwater resources.

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Notice From the Powwow Committee

EZUps will be allowed at the powwow on a first come first serve basis. EZUPs can start being set up at 6:00 PM on Thursday July 3rd, no earlier. Only 10 x 10s will be allowed in designated areas; Anything bigger will not be permitted. Space is limited. 

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2025 Tribal Entrepreneur Symposium

This FREE one-day symposium will have content relevant to ALL entrepreneurs and small business owners with special topics specifically related to the unique perspective and needs of tribal entrepreneurs and business owners. Gain valuable insight to help on your entrepreneurship journey!

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Messsage from IHS : Sports Physicals

The new school year

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List of Committee and Board Seat Openings

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Constitution Committee & Constitutional Reform Working Group

There are open seats on the Constitution Committee for the purposes of overseeing constitutional reform including the amendment approval process and presentation to the tribal membership. If you are interested in joining the constitution committee, please send a letter of interest to Secretary Landry at Talia.Landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov for Tribal Council approval.

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Ball Committee

There are open seats on the Mashpee Wampanoag Ball Committee. Committee members will help plan the next ball. Those who are interested in joining should send a letter of interest to Secretary Landry at talia.landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov.

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Cybersecurity Committee

There are currently 5 open seats for committee members to serve a four year term. If you are interested in serving on the Cybersecurity Planning Committee, please send a Letter of Interest to Secretary Landry at talia.landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov

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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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