Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head
September 14, 2020
Town, Tribe Square Off Before High Court Panel
The town of Aquinnah and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) were back in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit Monday morning.
September 10, 2020
Tribe, Town Return to Court Over Bingo Hall
More than a year after a U.S. District Court ruling halted construction on a proposed Wampanoag bingo hall in Aquinnah, the town and tribe will face off in court again.
April 2, 2020
Abrupt Action by Federal Government Puts Mashpee Casino Project in Jeopardy
A recent decision by the federal government to take some 300 acres of Mashpee Wampanoag land out of federal trust does not affect the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), but it speaks volumes about the political climate currently facing native peoples across the country, tribal chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais said this week
February 27, 2020
Tribe Plans to Build Public Safety Facility
Asserting its sovereignty, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) has taken preliminary steps to build its own public safety facility on tribal land.
January 27, 2020
Tribal Attorneys Argue Forcefully for Gaming Rights in U.S. Appeals Court
The Wampanoag Tribe is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals to reverse a ruling by a U.S. District Court judge who said the tribe must obtain local and state building permits before it can build a class II gaming facility.
November 21, 2019
Holiday Meal Origins Hold Some Hard Truths
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, two members of the Wampanoag Tribe held a gathering on Saturday entitled The Thanksgiving Myth Busted.
November 14, 2019
Wampanoag Tribal Elections are Sunday
Incumbent chairman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Cheryl Andrews-Maltais will face a write-in challenge from newcomer Kevin Devine.
September 18, 2019
Wampanoag Exhibit Reveals Hard Truths of History
Every year, a new chapter has been added to “Our” Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History, a recurring exhibit at the Aquinnah Cultural Center.
September 10, 2019
Powwow Celebrates Tribal Heritage, Traditions
Every year, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) gathers for its annual powwow — a festive two-day celebration of tribal heritage.
August 20, 2019
Tribal Chairman Named as Panelist in Iowa Forum
Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, chairman of the Wampanoag tribe, was selected to be a panelist at the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum.
