Utah Unây: Understanding the world around us through TEK and Robotics
Jun
13
9:00 AM09:00

Utah Unây: Understanding the world around us through TEK and Robotics

The Wampanoag Nation has used Traditional Ecological Knowledge—careful observation and deep connections to the environment—to understand and care for the natural world. At the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, scientists and engineers use sensor technology to study the ocean and other ecosystems. In this program, we bring these two ways of knowing together.

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Utah Unây: Understanding the world around us through TEK and Robotics
Jun
14
9:00 AM09:00

Utah Unây: Understanding the world around us through TEK and Robotics

The Wampanoag Nation has used Traditional Ecological Knowledge—careful observation and deep connections to the environment—to understand and care for the natural world. At the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, scientists and engineers use sensor technology to study the ocean and other ecosystems. In this program, we bring these two ways of knowing together.

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Apr
30
5:00 PM17:00

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 hour-long class. Please bring a towel, water, and your best dance moves. For more information, please contact Shirley Jackson. 

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Apr
28
5:30 PM17:30

Beading Classes Hosted by Wunahtyâôk Cultural Program

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. 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.

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.

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Apr
25
4:00 PM16:00

Tapua Tribal Scholars to Host Community Talking Circle

  • Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Council Chambers (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in this meaningful conversation. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Apr
24
3:30 PM15:30

Healing Fire to Bring Community Together for an Evening of Connection and Hope

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.

Held during Alcohol Awareness Month, this gathering is meant to raise awareness, support recovery, and strengthen the community through shared space, reflection, and encouragement. Community members are invited to attend, connect with others, and take part in an evening focused on healing together.

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Apr
24
10:00 AM10:00

Legal Clinic Offered at Tribal Court on Fridays (UMASS Law Partnership)

Tribal members who need help navigating a legal issue are invited to attend the Tribal Court Legal Clinic, sponsored by UMASS Law. The clinic is held every Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Tribal Court Room and will run through April 24.

The clinic can assist with developing a case, case supervision, negotiations, and advocacy in Tribal Court or Massachusetts courts involving housing, family, and public benefits issues. Support is provided by UMASS Law students and Attorney Ray Yox of South Coast Legal Services.

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Apr
23
5:00 PM17:00

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 hour-long class. Please bring a towel, water, and your best dance moves. For more information, please contact Shirley Jackson. 

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Apr
23
11:00 AM11:00

Herring Day

  • Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Herring Day returns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Herring Run at the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum. This annual gathering welcomes Tribal families to come together and honor the return of the herring to their home waters — a time of year that carries deep cultural meaning and reminds us of our connection to the water, the seasons, and the life returning each spring.

This year’s event will include STEAM activities, lunch, social time, and songs and dances, along with opportunities to learn more about the herring, their migration, and their journey. Herring Day is always a chance to gather, learn, and spend time together as a community, and all Tribal families are welcome. For more information, call 508-477-0208 ext. 143.

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Apr
21
5:30 PM17:30

Beading Classes Hosted by Wunahtyâôk Cultural Program

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. 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.

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.

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Apr
19
10:30 AM10:30

Clan Mothers Talking Circle

The Clan Mothers Talking Circle is held at 10:30 AM on Sundays at the Native Land Conservancy (NLC). The NLC is located at 2 Center Street in Mashpee (next to Wildfire Pizza). All tribal members are welcome – men, women, and children. Discussions focus on traditional aspects of our tribal community. Politics are discouraged. For more information, please contact Clan Mother Marlene Lopez.  

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Apr
18
11:00 AM11:00

Honor the Earth Fair

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. This free, public event celebrates the Earth and brings together exhibitors, artists, educators, and community members who share a commitment to protecting and preserving the ancestral homelands of the Wampanoag people. The day will open with an Opening Ceremony led by Chief Earl Mills Jr., followed by a variety of activities for all ages.

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Apr
17
10:00 AM10:00

Legal Clinic Offered at Tribal Court on Fridays (UMASS Law Partnership)

Tribal members who need help navigating a legal issue are invited to attend the Tribal Court Legal Clinic, sponsored by UMASS Law. The clinic is held every Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Tribal Court Room and will run through April 24.

The clinic can assist with developing a case, case supervision, negotiations, and advocacy in Tribal Court or Massachusetts courts involving housing, family, and public benefits issues. Support is provided by UMASS Law students and Attorney Ray Yox of South Coast Legal Services.

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Apr
16
5:00 PM17:00

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 hour-long class. Please bring a towel, water, and your best dance moves. For more information, please contact Shirley Jackson. 

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Apr
14
5:30 PM17:30

Beading Classes Hosted by Wunahtyâôk Cultural Program

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. 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.

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.

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Apr
12
10:30 AM10:30

Clan Mothers Talking Circle

The Clan Mothers Talking Circle is held at 10:30 AM on Sundays at the Native Land Conservancy (NLC). The NLC is located at 2 Center Street in Mashpee (next to Wildfire Pizza). All tribal members are welcome – men, women, and children. Discussions focus on traditional aspects of our tribal community. Politics are discouraged. For more information, please contact Clan Mother Marlene Lopez.  

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Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00

Legal Clinic Offered at Tribal Court on Fridays (UMASS Law Partnership)

Tribal members who need help navigating a legal issue are invited to attend the Tribal Court Legal Clinic, sponsored by UMASS Law. The clinic is held every Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Tribal Court Room and will run through April 24.

The clinic can assist with developing a case, case supervision, negotiations, and advocacy in Tribal Court or Massachusetts courts involving housing, family, and public benefits issues. Support is provided by UMASS Law students and Attorney Ray Yox of South Coast Legal Services.

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Apr
9
5:00 PM17:00

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 hour-long class. Please bring a towel, water, and your best dance moves. For more information, please contact Shirley Jackson. 

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Apr
7
5:30 PM17:30

Beading Classes Hosted by Wunahtyâôk Cultural Program

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. 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.

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.

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Apr
5
10:30 AM10:30

Clan Mothers Talking Circle

The Clan Mothers Talking Circle is held at 10:30 AM on Sundays at the Native Land Conservancy (NLC). The NLC is located at 2 Center Street in Mashpee (next to Wildfire Pizza). All tribal members are welcome – men, women, and children. Discussions focus on traditional aspects of our tribal community. Politics are discouraged. For more information, please contact Clan Mother Marlene Lopez.  

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