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.

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