Steven Peters
Annual Fall Social on November 30

On Saturday, November 30 the sounds of an intertribal social – complete with drumming, singing, round dancing and the hum of good conversation – mixed with the smell of home cooked dishes will fill the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center as the Tribe will be hosting its annual fall social. The potluck social will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium and is open to all tribal citizens, family, friends and neighboring tribes.

Annual Fall Social on November 30
Steven Peters
Cultural Night Gathering on November 7

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Education Department in partnership with CCDF, NYCP, and First Nations is hosting a Cultural Night Gathering Idea Swap and Taco Bar. The cultural event will be held on Thursday, November 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center Gymnasium.

Steven Peters
Opportunity to Reduce Energy Costs

The Mashpee Wampanoag Housing Department would like to share an opportunity that may help reduce the energy costs for some tribal families. Tribal members that are currently on the disounted R-2 rate that live on the Cape or on the South Shore may apply for a community shared solar program. There are currently a handful of opening in the program.

Steven Peters
Service for Honored Elder to be Held at the Old ...

Shirley L. “Misqua Wahan” Mills, 90, went peacefully to her final rest on Friday, October 4 surrounded by her loving family.

Misqua Wahan, meaning Red Dove, was given the pipe as a recognition of her strength and quiet leadership, during the Sun Dance Ceremonies, in which she participated at Crow Dog’s Paradise in Rosebud, South Dakota; as a Sundancer and Pipe Carrier, she was a beloved and honored elder of the Native American communities in National and International traditional circles. In or around 1957 Shirley was adopted by the Mashpee Wampanoag people, in a ceremony led by the Reverend Leroy Perry, Gay Head Wampanoag. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered for her wisdom, kindness and smiling eyes.

Steven Peters
Nantucket Historic Association Highlights ...

Recently the Nantucket Historic Association shared a series of photos and details on tribal Ancestor Ruth (West) Coombs.

Ruth was a Wampanoag singer, who was born on Nantucket at the very end of the 19th century. She became well known on Nantucket and around New England for performing under her Native American title Princess Red Feather. Her concerts raised awareness about and promoted Wampanoag culture.

Powwow Committee Seeking Members

As we all know, it takes a lot of time, dedication and hard work to make our homecoming successful. We are soliciting respected members of the community to help with carrying out duties prior to, during and after the Powwow. Letters of interest can be sent to Cassie Jackson at cassie.jackson@mwtribe-nsn.gov or mailed to Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Powwow Committee, 483 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA 02649.

SHINE Counselor Available

Tribal Health will have a SHINE Counselor available to assist our members in providing unbiased health insurance information and assistance with:

  • Medicare Part D and other prescription drug programs

  • Compare Medigaps to Medicare Advantage plans and their costs and benefits

  • Assist with billing problems and appeals

  • Prevent consumers from buying unnecessary or duplicate coverage

  • Help prepare enrollment forms and applications for assistance

Housing Department Accepting Applications for Waitlist

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Housing Department is currently accepting applications for waitlists for the following programs:

  1.  Rental Subsidy - Financial assistance provided for 24 months up to $300 per month.

  2.  Home Rehabilitation - Financial assistance will be provided for code violations, health, safety or threat of loss for up to $15,000.

  3. First Light Wampanoag Homes Applications – Providing safe and affordable housing for low income individuals.

For more information, please contact the Housing Department at (508) 477-0208 Ext. 104.

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