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.

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.

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Featured Events
Utah Unây: Understanding the world around us through TEK and Robotics
Jun 13
Utah Unây: Understanding the world around us through TEK and Robotics

The Wampanoag Nation has used Traditional Ecological Knowledge—careful observation and deep connections to the environment—to understand and care for the natural world. At the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, scientists and engineers use sensor technology to study the ocean and other ecosystems. In this program, we bring these two ways of knowing together.

Mashpee Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club Hosts Second Sunday Breakfast and Trap Shoot
Jun 14
Mashpee Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club Hosts Second Sunday Breakfast and Trap Shoot

The Mashpee Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club will host its monthly Second Sunday Breakfast and Trap Shoot on Sunday, May 10. Community members are invited to stop by for breakfast, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy a morning at the club.

Utah Unây: Understanding the world around us through TEK and Robotics
Jun 14
Utah Unây: Understanding the world around us through TEK and Robotics

The Wampanoag Nation has used Traditional Ecological Knowledge—careful observation and deep connections to the environment—to understand and care for the natural world. At the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, scientists and engineers use sensor technology to study the ocean and other ecosystems. In this program, we bring these two ways of knowing together.

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Public Hearing PROPOSED Amended and Restated Charter of Incorporation for the Mashpee Old Indian Meetinghouse Authority, Inc.

* * * PUBLIC HEARING * * *

PROPOSED ORDINANCE
2026-ORD-004 Amended and Restated Charter of Incorporation for the Mashpee Old Indian Meetinghouse Authority, Inc.
June 23, 2026
5:30-6:30 (E.T.)

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Public Hearing Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Business Lease Ordinance

* * * PUBLIC HEARING * * *

PROPOSED ORDINANCE
2026-ORD-003, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Business Lease Ordinance
June 16, 2026
5:30-6:30 (E.T.)

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Photovoltaic Request for Proposal

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community Development Corporation

Project: Photovoltaic Request for Proposal
Project Location: 483 Great Neck Road S., Mashpee, MA 02649
RFP Issue Date: June 8, 2026
Pre Bid Conference: June 18, 2026 (Mandatory)
Registration is required with nelson.andrewsjr@mwtribe-nsn.gov, talia.landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov or megan@reliance.org
Time: 11:00 am
483 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee
RFP Closing Date: July 17th by 4:30 PM Postal ETC, Stamp by 4:30 PM

Documents need to be sealed and submitted to:
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community Development Corporation
CDC Photoboltaic Request for Proposal
483 Great Neck Road South, Masphee, MA 02649
An electronic copy must also be submitted to nelson.andrewsjr@mwtribe-nsn.gov by July 17th, 2026.

Proposal Opening Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

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