Martha's Vineyard Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Wampanoag Council: Tribe Organizes to Protect Gay Head’s Future

Vineyard Gazette | Friday, November 10 1972 - 12:02pm

To assure that the identity of the Vineyard’s Indians, their history, culture and tribal lands will be preserved, a Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head was organized on Saturday, and Mrs. James R. Gentry elected its president.

In the past, there have been similar organizations in the town, but not for some years.

Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

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Tribal Leaders Talk about Health with RFK Jr.

Tribal leaders met with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Tribal Leader Highlights Tick-Borne Illnesses During Kennedy Visit

Gwyn Skiles

Aquinnah tribal council chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais said that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. listened to concerns on tick-borne illnesses, avian flu and tularemia.

RFK Jr.'s Visit Met With Protests

Gwyn Skiles

Protestors gathered at Martha's Vineyard Airport and in Aquinnah as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the Island Tuesday for a meeting with a federal tribal advisory committee.

RFK Jr. to Visit Vineyard Tuesday Article updated

Gwyn Skiles

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Honoring the Land and Tradition at Aquinnah Powwow

Gwyn Skiles

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) held its 19th annual powwow over the weekend, bringing together generations of tribal families to celebrate their culture and honor the land.

Honoring and Educating During Metacom Day Remembrance

Ellie Stevenson

The day of remembrance at Stillpoint began with a gathering of the tribal community and then in the afternoon the wider Vineyard community was invited to take part in the discussions and activities.