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Plymouth Wampanoag Tribe granted state recognition. ‘Thousands of years of existence.’

November 20, 2024

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Healey: Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe in Plymouth recognized The Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, headquartered in Plymouth, has been granted state recognition. Gov. Maura Healey’s office called Tribal Chairwoman Melissa Ferretti on Friday. The news overwhelmed her with joy, Ferretti said. “The executive order acknowledges what we already knew. It reaffirms our thousands of years of existence here,” Ferretti said Monday. Gov. Healey made a promise to deal with Indigenous issues,…

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Granting State Recognition to Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe

November 20, 2024

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In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Governor also visited Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and unveiled Native American art exhibition in State HouseFor immediate release:11/19/2024Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim DriscollIn recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Governor also visited Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and unveiled Native American art exhibition in State HouseBoston — During Native American Heritage Month, Governor Maura Healey today issued an Executive Order granting state recognition to…

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Town Urged To Embrace Heritage, Contributions Of Herring Pond Tribe

October 17, 2024

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By JAMIE PERKINS Oct 17, 2024 Dozens of residents spent the evening of October 4 at the Bourne Historical Society learning about the history of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe. The talk, presented by chairwoman of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe and Bourne Select Board vice chairwoman Melissa A. Ferretti, aimed to spread awareness of the tribe’s cultural heritage and significance to the region. The presentation spurred conversation among attendees,…

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What is buried at Burying Hill in Bourne? Herring Pond Wampanoag tribe wants to find out

July 19, 2024

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Are apartments going up next to a Wampanoag tribal burying ground? (capecodtimes.com) BOURNE — A burying ground of the Herring Pond Indians that has never been excavated is on a hill above the Cape Cod Canal. The site on what is called Burying Hill is older than some more famous ancient sites across the globe, according to attorney and Herring Pond Wampanoag tribal citizen Jaime Hoctor. “You used to be able to see the mounds, the rows…

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‘We Walk Amongst You:’ Herring Pond Tribe Calls On Non-Natives For Action

July 19, 2024

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‘We Walk Amongst You:’ Herring Pond Tribe Calls On Non-Natives For Action | Bourne News | capenews.net Melissa Ferretti, chairwoman of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, is openly calling on non-Native individuals to join in the conversation surrounding tribal land reclamation and recognition. Pre-colonial contact, the Herring Pond Tribe primarily lived in Bourne and Sandwich, and stewarded lands extending up to Plymouth and Cedarville. The Tribe is part of the…

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What can you do for International Women’s Day on Cape Cod? This breakfast is a start.

March 24, 2024

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Cape Cod’s International Women’s Day event revived after two years off (capecodtimes.com) Zane Razzaq Cape Cod Times The League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area will revive a long-standing International Women’s Day event that was once organized by a now-defunct organization. The Cape Women’s Coalition held its annual “International Women’s Day Breakfast” for at least 10 years. The group’s operations ceased indefinitely in 2022, as it struggled to recruit members and volunteers…

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NCAI VOTE TO EXCLUDE STATE RECOGNIZED NATIONS FAILS

November 19, 2023

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Herring Pond Wampanoag Chairwoman Melissa Ferretti testifying during debate on the floor at NCAI Conference.

Community Art Collaborative, the Plymouth Public Library, and the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe created a coloring book and resource guide to help educate all children about the important story and heritage of this indigenous tribe.

October 1, 2023

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The Local Seen came to the Plymouth Public Library for the unveiling of this incredible work! Community Art Collaborative Partners with Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe and Plymouth Public Library to Unveil the “Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe Coloring Book” PRESS RELEASE Saturday, September 30th @ 11:00 Story Hour at the Plymouth Public Library This Coloring and Resource Book Highlights Tribe’s Storytelling, Public Art, History and Education Community Art Collaborative, the Herring…

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Fired by tradition: Herring Pond Wampanoags hold mishoon burn to keep heritage vibrant.

August 22, 2023

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Rachael Devaney, Cape Cod Times Rachael Devaney, Cape Cod Times August 21, 2023 PLYMOUTH — As rain poured down at the site of the mishoon burn, Taylor Harding Stasis, a member of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, sighed in relief. The brief shower was a welcome respite as waves of heat emitted from the slow simmering flame burning through a 20-foot piece of white pine. The log, she said, will eventually become…