Thousands came to our 101st Annual Powwow. While the event was held outdoors, the spread of covid remains likely with any event that is well attended. It is recommended that tribal members take one of the rapid, at-home tests or visit the Health Service Unit to be tested. Covid-19 is continuing to spread in the community, and testing is the best way to minimize the spread.

As we enter our annual homecoming weekend, it is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our water continues to degrade to the point that it is unsafe to swim in. Please read the notice below. Let us keep this in mind as we honor the four directions at Powwow.

The CARES Covid-19 Rental Assistance program will provide rental assistance up to $500 for Mashpee Wampanoag tribal members outside of its service area. Applicants must be a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe residing outside the Massachusetts counties of Barnstable, Bristol, Plymouth, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

Mashpee Wampanoag Chief Silent Drum, a World War II veteran, will turn 100 years old on Thursday, June 16. To celebrate this milestone, tribal members and friends will parade to his home on Meetinghouse Road in Mashpee, where a group of traditional drummers will perform an honor song.

At a hearing yesterday (Wednesday, June 1), Judge Young ruled that the case brought forward by the Littlefields will remain in Massachusetts courts and rejected the effort to keep the case in his courtroom. A different yet-to-be-determined judge will hear the case. This is the second time the court has rejected the Littlefields’ efforts to keep the case in Judge Young’s courtroom.

The intent of this request is to solicit a written Statement of Qualifications and Proposals, hereafter referred to as “Proposal”, from a qualified provider (company, firm, corporation, partnership, or persons), hereafter referred to as “Architect and Engineer” to provide all services necessary to fully design a community building in Mashpee, MA. To be eligible for consideration, the Architect and Engineer must be capable of supplying the services as noted herein, and must also meet all other criteria outlined in this Request for Proposals.