Current Press About the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe would like to share an update regarding the 2025–2026 budget review and vote process.
The budget vote originally scheduled for February has been extended to March to provide Tribal members with additional time to review the proposed budget materials and to allow for continued discussion at the upcoming General Membership Meeting. This approach will help ensure members have the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification before the vote.
Tribal members are invited to take part in a Talking Circle focused on the Mashpee River Fish Passage Project, an effort exploring the removal of the Mashpee River Fishway Dam and opportunities to restore fish passage, river health, and cultural connections to the Mashpee River.
After several years, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Annual Ball is officially making its return in 2026, and planning is now underway for what has long been one of the Tribe’s most popular community celebrations.
As part of the planning process, the Tribe is inviting qualified DJs and event service providers to submit proposals to provide DJ services for the 2026 Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Ball, scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at The Coonamessett in Falmouth.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has issued an amendment to its Request for Proposals (RFP) for IT Infrastructure Modernization and Upgrade, extending the proposal submission deadline to allow additional time for qualified respondents.
The Tribe is seeking proposals from experienced firms or individuals to modernize its Tribal Government IT infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, enhance data security, and support collaboration across the Government Operations Center and satellite locations.
In accordance with 2016-ORD-014, Section 1(C), the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Election Committee extends notice to all Enrolled Tribal Members who will turn 18 years of age on or before Sunday, February 8, 2026, that the Annual Budget Vote for Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, during the General Membership Meeting.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Housing Department is seeking feedback from Tribal members and community stakeholders on the potential development of tiny homes on Tribal lands at the Mashpee Wampanoag Village. This effort is part of the Tribe’s ongoing work to address the housing crisis and expand affordable housing options for Tribal citizens.
