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
Clan Mothers Talking Circle

The Clan Mothers Talking Circle is held at 10:30 AM on Sundays at the Native Land Conservancy (NLC). For more information, please contact Clan Mother Marlene Lopez.  

Del Sol Pre-Bid Walk-Through

Del Sol Pre-Bid Walk-Through

While attendance is not mandatory, contractors are strongly encouraged to participate in the pre-bid walk-through to better understand the scope of work. For additional information, please contact Cassie Jackson or Ellen Sharpe at 508-477-0208.

Explore the Wonders of the Ocean

Explore the Wonders of the Ocean
Students are invited on an educational field trip to the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown. Students will enjoy hands-on learning as they explore Cape Cod’s marine life, coastal habitats, and the importance of protecting our oceans.

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Request for Bids – Del Sol Shelter Improvements

Request for Bids – Del Sol Shelter Improvements

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is accepting bids for improvement work at the Del Sol Shelter, located at 72 Main Street, Mashpee, MA 02649.

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Tribe Calls on Senate to Reject Gaming Expansion Language from H.5562

“Backroom deals on behalf of developers that trample on sovereign rights of our people is simply not how things are done in Massachusetts – that’s why we are confident that slot machines masquerading as “historic horse races” will never be allowed in the Commonwealth, and we are preparing to fight to ensure that result.

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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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