Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, also known as the People of the First Light, has inhabited present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for more than 12,000 years. After an arduous process lasting more than three decades, the Mashpee Wampanoag were re-acknowledged as a federally recognized tribe in 2007. In 2015, the federal government declared 150 acres of land in Mashpee and 170 acres of land in Taunton as the Tribe’s initial reservation, on which the Tribe can exercise its full tribal sovereignty rights. The Mashpee tribe currently has approximately 3,200 enrolled citizens.

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Nashauonk Mittark

Stay up to date on all of the news, culture, events and programs of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

The Nashauonk Mittark is a monthly publication filled with news for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and surrounding community.

 

Featured Events
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Nov 23
Native American Thanks Giving

The Native American Thanks Giving Celebration will take place at the Old Indian Meeting House on Saturday, November 23rd. Tribal citizens along with family and friends from the community are invited to attend. The annual event, coordinated by the OIMH Committee, will open at 11:00 AM with an opening ceremony and prayer.

Clan Mothers Meeting

The Clan Mothers Meetings are held at 10:30 AM on Sundays at the Native Land Conservancy (NLC).

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Nov 26
Health Insurance Enrollment Support

The tribe has teamed up with the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands to do a Health Insurance Enrollment at the Community and Government Center once a month. There will be trained navigators to assist tribal members in one-on-one meetings with applying, shopping and enrolling in a health insurance program.

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State Officially Recognizes Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe

On Tuesday, November 19, the tribe was honored to host Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on our reservation land where she visited the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum, Old Indian Meetinghouse, Community and Government Center, and the Weetumuw School.

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Election Committee Open Seat - Seeking Interest ASAP

The Election Committee currently has one open seat. The committee is looking for a tribal member with EXPERIENCE with working on elections. If you are interested in joining the committee, please send a Letter of Interest to Secretary Jackson ASAP at cassie.jackson@mwtribe-nsn.gov

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