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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Mar 14
Winter Wonderland Youth Ball

The Mashpee Wampanoag Youth Council invites families to join them for a fun-filled Winter Wonderland Youth Ball—an afternoon of food, games, dancing, crafts, and more for our youngest community members.

Public Hearing: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Jury Ordinance

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PROPOSED ORDINANCE

2026-ORD-001, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Jury Ordinance

Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:30-6:30 P.M. (E.T.)

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Apr 18
Honor the Earth Fair

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, in partnership with the Native Land Conservancy and the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department, invites the community to attend the 2026 Honor the Earth Fair on Saturday, April 18, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community Center, 483 Great Neck Road South in Mashpee. This free, public event celebrates the Earth and brings together exhibitors, artists, educators, and community members who share a commitment to protecting and preserving the ancestral homelands of the Wampanoag people. The day will open with an Opening Ceremony led by Chief Earl Mills Jr., followed by a variety of activities for all ages.

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Annual Budget Vote Results: Budget Approved

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe held its Annual Budget Vote on Sunday, March 8 at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Election Committee has certified that the budget did pass. The official results were:

Yes: 48
No: 15
Total votes cast: 63

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Public Hearing: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Jury Ordinance

* * * P U B L I C H E A R I N G * * *
PROPOSED ORDINANCE

2026-ORD-001, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Jury Ordinance

Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:30-6:30 P.M. (E.T.)

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Mâseepee Cultural Council Celebrates FY26 Tribal Cultural Council Awardees and Thanks State Partners

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, through the Mâseepee Cultural Council, extends heartfelt thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for its continued investment in Indigenous arts, culture, and community-based storytelling. We also express deep gratitude to our state legislators and the Massachusetts Legislature for supporting the arts through annual appropriations that make these opportunities possible for Tribal communities across the Commonwealth.

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