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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Feb 26
Ribbon Skirts with SonkWaban

The Native Land Conservancy is offering a series of free Cultural Arts Workshops this winter, including medicine bag making, moccasin making, ribbon skirts, and porcupine quill embroidery. Workshops are open to Tribal friends of NLC, with all materials provided. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Parents and Elders are encouraged to register youth.

Visit the flyer or scan the QR codes to learn more and sign up.

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Feb 27
Ribbon Skirts with SonkWaban

The Native Land Conservancy is offering a series of free Cultural Arts Workshops this winter, including medicine bag making, moccasin making, ribbon skirts, and porcupine quill embroidery. Workshops are open to Tribal friends of NLC, with all materials provided. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Parents and Elders are encouraged to register youth.

Visit the flyer or scan the QR codes to learn more and sign up.

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Feb 28
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.

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Important Storm Update

Due to a pending winter storm with high winds and heavy snowfall, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Operations will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center is open as a Warming Station for anyone who needs a warm and safe place during the storm.

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Invitation to Bid: Security Services for the 2026 Mashpee Wampanoag Ball

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Ball Committee is inviting qualified security vendors to submit proposals to provide professional security services for the 22nd Annual Mashpee Wampanoag Ball, taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at The Coonamessett in Falmouth.

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Valentine’s Day Carnation Sale Supports Mashpee Wampanoag Youth Council

The Mashpee Wampanoag Youth Council is hosting a Valentine’s Day Carnation Sale to help raise funds for youth travel to The Unity Conference in Oklahoma City, OK, taking place July 10–14, 2026.

Community members and Tribal departments are invited to “show your love” by ordering carnations for friends, family, coworkers—or by sending a thoughtful delivery to an Elder.

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