Cultural and academic programming is offered throughout the year for tribal members. Below are our upcoming programs and further information on attending. Click on each flyer for more information on the program. 

Glam Camp 

GLAM Camp will take place from April 15th to April 19th at the Community and Government Center. GLAM GIRL , the Global Local Athletic Movement, started with the vision of creating equity in sports. By combining sport practice, leadership training and service projects, GLAM GIRL creates more opportunities for young women and girls to play sports and promotes gender equality in our schools, communities and world.

Native Environmental Ambassadors

The Mashpee Wampanoag Native Environmental Ambassadors (NEA) are a group of tribal youth who use their voice to advocate for and protect all natural beings. 

The Native Environmental Ambassadors (NEA), are looking for interested tribal youth to join. Youth ambassadors must be ages 15-23 and have an interest in advocating for our land and environmental justice. This is a great way to learn more about tribal sovereignty, community outreach, and traditional ways to battle the current climate crisis. The Mashpee NEA meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM in Mashpee (or virtually for those who live out of town). If you or your child may be interested, please contact Youth Advisor Talia Landry at [email protected].

Tribal Boys 

Tribal Boys is a cultural enrichment program which focuses on teaching and maintaining our traditional ways and values for our youth. In this day and era it is extremely important to focus on this. To instill in our children the pride, respect, and cultural identity that they deserve. 

Daughters of Tradition

Daughters of Tradition is a program providing traditional knowledge to prepare daughters to become healthy teens. 

Multi-Year Grant Programs 

Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI)

The Education Department received the Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI) grant at the end of last year and will spend the next five years working through this grant to support Indigenous teacher retention in k-12 schools.

The grant provides a $3,000 stipend per semester for Indigenous students from a federally recognized tribe who want to go into teaching and helps cover fees associated with getting the MTEL licensure. This is a great opportunity not only for high school students pursuing higher education but also for tribal members looking for a career change who may be interested in teaching. For teachers already in the field, NATRI provides a $500 stipend per semester, professional development opportunities, and other forms of in-field support.

American Rescue Plan – American Indian Resilience in Education (ARP-AIRE)

The purpose of the American Rescue Plan – American Indian Resilience in Education (ARP-AIRE) program is to support Tribal education agencies (TEAs) in the provision of direct services to Indian children and youth.

MWT Indian Education 

MWT Indian Education helps to maintain our mission by working with schools, colleges and other educational cultural and social institutions to meet common objectives by exploring avenues and approaches to provide holistic, creative community-based education programs.

Through Indian Education programs currently offered to our neighboring educational institutions include: cultural presentations, after school support, Native films, performances, and traditional gardens.