The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe congratulates Jodi Santagate on her recent graduation from Bristol Community College.

Jodi is pictured celebrating this accomplishment with family, marking an important milestone and the hard work it took to reach this day.

The Mashpee Farmers Market runs every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Village Green at Mashpee Commons through October 11, and Tribal members are welcome to take part.

The Mashpee Chamber of Commerce has shared that Tribal members may table at the market at no cost to share local food, goods, art, and creations with the broader Mashpee community.

The STEEP research project and the Mashpee Wampanoag Natural Resources Department invite Tribal members to participate in a community Talking Circle focused on PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.

Participants will learn what PFAS are and where they have been found in the Mashpee community. The gathering will also create space for Tribal members to help identify the best ways to share future PFAS information with the community.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Housing Commission is inviting residents of First Light Tribal Housing to participate in a Tenants Forum on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

The forum will give residents an opportunity to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas directly with the Housing Commission. The conversation will help inform the Commission’s considerations and planning moving forward.

The forum will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Native Land Conservancy, 2B Center Street, Mashpee.

Expectant Native and Indigenous families are invited to attend a supportive, interactive Childbirth Education Class on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Native Land Conservancy, located at 2B Center Street in Mashpee.

The class is designed to help expectant parents feel confident and prepared for labor, birth, and early parenthood. Topics will include pregnancy, stages of labor, breastfeeding, pain management options, birth planning, cultural practices, and postpartum and newborn care.

Tribal citizens are reminded that the 2026 Ethics Commission Election will be held on Sunday, September 13, during the General Membership Meeting.

The election will fill three vacant Ethics Commission member seats. The certified candidates scheduled to appear on the ballot are Edward Avant, Sharae Miranda, and Teddy Hendricks.

Voting will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Government and Community Center, located at 483 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee.

Community members are invited to attend the Wampanoag Experience Powwow on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Round the Bend Farm, located at 92 Allens Neck Road South in Dartmouth.

Gates will open at 10:00 a.m. The gathering will be led by Annawon Weeden and a host committee and will include Native vendors, demonstrations, and performers.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club Breakfast and Trap Shoot will return on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

The monthly gathering is held on the second Sunday of each month and is open to the public. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by trap shooting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Breakfast is $15 per plate. Trap shooting is $20 per round and includes clays and ammunition. The September breakfast will also feature a wild game side of bluefish hash.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Elders Department is organizing a shuttle for Tribal elders who would like to attend the Aquinnah Wampanoag Powwow on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

The annual Aquinnah Wampanoag Powwow is scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Aquinnah Circle in Aquinnah. Elders who are interested in riding the shuttle are asked to call Donald Peters, Elders Nutritionist at 508-477-0208 ext. 117 so the department can get a head count and plan transportation.

The Harvard University Native American Program is inviting vendors and dancers to take part in the 28th Annual Harvard Powwow on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

The Powwow will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m., at the Harvard University McCurdy Outdoor Track, located at 145 North Harvard Street in Allston, next to Harvard Stadium.

Community members are invited to register for the fall session of Sacred Parenting, a certified parenting class recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sacred Parenting welcomes all community members who care for the children in our community, including parents, future parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents, and relatives helping to nurture children in Tribal and urban communities.

The Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project invites community members of all ages to take part in the 2026 Immersion Camp, taking place October 10-12 at the Wampanoag Common Lands, located at 266 Bishops Highway in Kingston.

This community-centered weekend will focus on Wôpanâak language, culture, connection, and camping. Participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves to learn Wôpanâak in a fun, supportive, and welcoming immersion setting.

Community members are invited to join Senator Fernandes and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation team for a public forum focused on the Cape Bridges program.

The forum will provide an opportunity to hear the latest program updates directly from Senator Fernandes and MassDOT. Attendees will also be able to ask questions about the project and its progress.

The forum is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Mashpee Town Hall in the Waquoit Meeting Room, 16 Great Neck Road North, Mashpee.