i am taking this time to write to you all as my term has ended and i leave the office of the Vice Chair. This has been a very trying time for our People as we have suffered illness from the pandemic and the loss of tribal citizens in the past year due to untimely deaths as well as those who have lived long, full lives. We grieve for those whom we Love and miss. These are our loved ones that cannot be replaced.

Both of these vaccines are very effective at eliminating hospitalizations and deaths

Call IHS at (508) 539-2561 to schedule a date /time to receive the vaccination. IHS staff will schedule you for your second booster at that time.

For Covid-19 resource support please contact Mashpee Wampanoag Emergency Management at: 508-477-0208 X 103

For those Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Election Candidates who wish to return their candidate packets in person to the ELECTION COMMITTEE you can do so at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center on the following days:

• Monday, February 22, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

• Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 2 PM to 4:30 PM

• Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM

MWT is Expanding Who Can Get Vaccinated for Covid-19

We are moving into Phase 3 of the MWT Vaccination program

IHS will now schedule:

• Young adults (ages 18 and over)

• Workers in occupations important to society functioning not included in Phase 1 or 2

• Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Spouses and household members

• Non-Mashpee Tribal members eligible for direct services

As many of you may be aware there has been a recent increase of positive Covid-19 cases within our Tribal Community. We understand that during these difficult times while our Tribal Community is grieving through such a difficult loss, it is hard to not comfort and console one another. As there is still continued community spread, it is critical to ensure that we are all still maintaining physical distancing, wearing face coverings and avoiding group gatherings especially with individuals outside of our immediate households..

It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that we send our sympathies and offer condolences to the family of Okemos Brown, son of Kendall Scott. We know he will journey safely to Creator and return to all of his People who are there. To his family and tribe left here to mourn this tragic, untimely loss, we send prayers of comfort.