I wanted to inform you all about changes that have been made regarding our Tribal Council. Councilwoman Gonsalves submitted her resignation from Tribal Council effective May 7th, 2024. Edwina "Winnie" Johnson Graham received 185 votes in the 2023 General Election, and has been appointed to serve as a council member on the Tribal Council.
US Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Lands
Today we celebrate a legal and moral victory that brings to our Tribe justice that has been very long overdue. The United States Supreme Court announced that it would not hear the appeal requested by a small group of Taunton residents who have challenged our right to our Reservation for nearly a decade. With this final legal victory, we secure the future for the generations who come after us, and we honor our ancestors who continued the fight to have ancestral land returned to us. With this victory, we will be able to fully exercise our sovereignty to provide for our people and to preserve our culture and traditions.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Vineyard Offshore Forge Historic Tribal Benefit Agreement
The federally recognized Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has entered into a historic agreement with Vineyard Offshore, a nation-leading offshore wind company. Aimed at fostering a comprehensive, long-term relationship, this agreement reflects Vineyard Offshore’s commitment to close collaboration with Tribal Nations to ensure coordinated development and shared benefits.
Invitation to Bid – Sanitation
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Housing Department is seeking bids from qualified contractors for: Individual Home Septic Installation located in Mashpee, MA. The pre-bid conference will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 at the resident’s site. Information on this meeting is contained in the bid package. Bid packages may be obtained and submitted by emailing trevor.carrington@mwtribe-nsn.gov.
