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Location of the land holdings of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head. The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) (Wampanoag: Âhqunah Wôpanâak [2]) is a federally recognized tribe of Wampanoag people based in the town of Aquinnah on the southwest tip of Martha's Vineyard (Wampanoag: Noepe, the land amid the streams [3]) in Massachusetts (Wampanoag: Mâsach8sut [2]), United States.
Today, there are two federally recognized Wampanoag tribes and one state-recognized Wampanoag tribe. [48] [49] The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has about 3,200 enrolled citizens in 2023. [50] The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) had 1,364 enrolled tribal citizens in 2019. [51] The state-recognized Herring Pond Tribe has not posted their ...
In 1997, by popular vote of 79 to 21, the town changed its name to Aquinnah, Wampanoag for "land under the hill." [9] [10] Throughout the town's history, a Wampanoag community has been among its residents. The people gained federal recognition as the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head in 1987 and controls sovereign tribal lands within the town boundaries.
Cheryl Andrews-Maltais and NaDaizja Bolling are running for Gay Head (Aquinnah) Wampanoag Tribal Council election for chairperson.
Cheryl Andrews-Maltais won a 5th term as chair of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Wampanoag Tribal Council. The election results were announced on Sunday.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (formerly Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council, Inc.) is one of two federally recognized tribes of Wampanoag people in Massachusetts. Recognized in 2007, they are headquartered in Mashpee on Cape Cod. The other Wampanoag tribe is the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) on Martha's Vineyard.
Coombs serves as program director of the Aquinnah Cultural Center, continuing to educate the public about Wampanoag history, culture, and other contributions. [10] Valued for her expertise in regional Native American history, Coombs is a frequent consultant on scholarly and educational projects.
Tribal Chairman Brian Weeden says the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has existed for over 12,000 years in current-day Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Tisquantum, also known as Squanto, was a member of ...