Stand With Us at the State House
Our Tribal community is being called to stand together on Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 PM at the Massachusetts State House as lawmakers consider language that could authorize so-called Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines.
For us, this is about much more than gaming. It is about Tribal sovereignty and the Commonwealth keeping its word to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
The Commonwealth made commitments to our sovereign Tribal Nation through the Tribal-State Compact. The HHR proposal could sidestep Massachusetts' existing gaming laws and dramatically expand slot-style gaming outside the framework and protections the state already established. It would also significantly expand access to gambling for people ages 18 and older.
Our Tribe has been clear: a slot machine does not stop being a slot machine because you give it a different name.
Speakers will include Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Brian Weeden, Massachusetts State Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative David Vieira.
We need Tribal citizens, families, employees, friends and supporters to join us and make sure Beacon Hill hears from our community. Our numbers matter. Showing up together sends a strong message that our sovereignty, our Compact and our future are not negotiable.
RALLY DETAILS
Thursday, October 15
12:00 PM
Massachusetts State House – Front Steps
24 Beacon Street, Boston
Transportation will be available from Mashpee.
Buses will depart the Tribal Government Center at 10:00 AM.
Please join us. Bring your voice, stand with our people, and help remind the Commonwealth that commitments made to Tribal Nations must be honored.
