The annual Native American Thanks Giving will take place on Saturday, November 22nd from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the Old Indian Meetinghouse with a pot-luck luncheon to follow at 1:00 PM at the Community and Government Center. This is a public event hosted by the Old Indian Meetinghouse Committee, all are welcome to attend.

Cameron Cash, son of Phillip Earl Stanton Cash and Jessica Raposa and grandson of Mashpee Wampanoag Medicine Man Earl Guy Cash Jr. and Marnell Stanton Cash, is set to run the Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run on Sunday, November 2nd in Mystic Connecticut. Cameron comes from both the Mashpee Wampanoag and Narragansett Tribes.

The MWT Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has ended and is no longer accepting applications. Families still in need of assistance can visit the Massachusetts HEAP page here.

After months of debate and after several residents spoke both in favor and against the warrant article, Article 4 passed with a vote of 365 to 93. Article 4 asked voters for the approval to borrow $25,900,000 for the funding to construct a Mashpee-Wakeby wastewater treatment cluster system at 0 Gunters Lane.

Last month the Massachusetts Environmental Police coordinated the salvage of a moose struck on Route 2 in Athol, Massachusetts. Following the initial response by Massachusetts State Police Athol Barracks, Athol Police Department, and MassDOT , arrangements were made for safe recovery and distribution of the animal.

Introducing the Secretary's Broadcast: The Secretary's Broadcast is a space to update the Tribal Community on liaison duties, initiatives, and general communication for tribal members coming from the Secretary’s Office. 

The Education Department is continuing the Daughters of Tradition After School Program beginning November 5th. For more information or to receive an application, please contact Kitty Hendricks at Gertrude.Hendricks@mwtribe-nsn.gov or by phone at 508-477-0208 ext. 143.

On November 21, 2025, Yo-Yo Ma will perform Bach’s complete suites for solo cello at Boston Symphony Hall presented by Celebrity Series. This is more than just a concert: it’s also a coming home, Yo-Yo’s first performance of the complete suites since the Bach Project, which brought this music to 36 communities on six continents and asked people everywhere how culture connects us. 

There are currently multiple open positions at the MWT Community and Government Center to be filled. To learn more please visit the jobs page. For questions or concerns please contact Kayla Gomes at Kayla.Gomes@mwtribe-nsn.gov or 508.477.0208 ext. 145 .

“Join NLC and our friends from the Charles River Watershed Association for our last land care event of the season at the Wampanoag Common Lands in Kingston. We will be doing some general clean up, removing invasive species, and conducting trail maintenance. NLC will provide tools and supplies and also some light refreshments but you will want to pack a lunch and some insect repellent.”

Mashpee Indian Ed is hosting a pizza meet and greet at MMHS. Come meet the staff, learn about the parent committee or share ideas for activities and ways to improve Indian Education at MPS!! All tribal students and families are welcome!

All 9th Grade Tribal students at MMHS are invited to the Wampanoag room on Friday November 7th during lunch periods to learn more from a program representative. There will be scholarship opportunities, college prep, and fun!

Resources from the SUD, TOR, and Suicide Prevention Departments

There are multiple OSHA trainings happening over the next few months for tribal members. Details can be found below. For more information please contact Dr. Avant at 508-477-0208/ cell 719-453-3606 113 or 175, or by email at  edward.avant@mwtribe-nsn.gov.

UMASS Law School is Sponsoring a Legal Clinic in partnership with the Tribe. The Clinic can help with: Developing a case, case Supervision, Negotiations, & Advocacy in Tribal Court or Massachusetts State Courts involving Housing, Family or Public Benefits.