#wopanaak

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Happy Thanksgiving click these donation links

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council

Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project

Aquinnah Wampanoag Cultural Center

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"Wopanaak Repatriation" by Julia Marden

As soon as Europeans washed up on our shores they started digging up our ancestors graves and looting their bones and funerary items. Our ancestors are in Museums and private collections all over the world. As soon as this started we have fought to have our ancestors returned. It’s taking centuries to convince them to return our ancestors. Thankfully it’s slowly happening. There are indigenous people across the country fighting this battle to have our ancestors returned to their homelands for reburial. Once they are returned research is done to identify who they are and what community they are from. They are quietly and privately reburied in hope they are safe and won’t be dug up again. Many indigenous people today are cremated instead of traditional burials just to make sure they don’t end up in a box on a shelf in some museum or private collection somewhere.

“Wampum Belt Designs” The clipper ship represents European colonization, the man in the top hat represent European looters, the upside down people represent our deceased ancestors that are dug up and placed in museums and private collections, the native man is taken back our ancestors from the museum and returning them back to their resting place.

This Wampum Belt and it’s designs are from a dream Kenny Alves had. He is one of our repatriation officers for the Wampanoag Nation. While I’m the maker of this powerful Wampum Belt this is not my story or design. Words can not begin to explain the incredible honor it has been to be trusted with the making of such a powerful Wampum Belt for Kenny Alves who I love with all my heart and for all of our repatriation officers.

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For more than 150 years, the Wôpanâak language was silent. With no fluent speakers alive, the language of the Mashpee Wampanoag people existed only in historical documents. It was by all measures extinct. But a recently established language school on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s reservation in Massachusetts is working to bring back the language. The threat of extinction that faces the Wôpanâak language is not uncommon for indigenous languages in the United States. Calculated federal policy, not happenstance, led to the destruction of Native American languages such as Wôpanâak. But today, Native language schools are working to change that by revitalizing languages that have been threatened with extinction.

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it’s almost thanksgiving time to reread the scarlet letter and experience that authentic massachusetts puritan guilt

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The Cultural Origins for the Names of US States.

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For those who want to know the specific NA tribal origins

Alabama Choctaw

Alaska Aleut

Arizona Spanish/O'odham

Arkansas French/Algonquin

California Spanish

Colorado Spanish

Connecticut Mohican

Delaware English

Florida Spanish

Georgia English

Hawaii Polynesian

Idaho none

Illinois French/Algonquin

Indiana Latin

Iowa Iowa

Kansas English/Siouan

Kentucky Iroquoian

Louisiana French

Maine French

Maryland English

Massachusetts Wopanaak

Michigan Ojibwa

Minnesota Siouan

Mississippi French/Ojibwa

Missouri Algonquin

Montana Spanish

Nebraska Otoe

Nevada Spanish

New Hampshire English

New Jersey English

New Mexico English/Nahuatl

New York English

North Carolina English

North Dakota English/Siouan

Ohio Iroquoian

Oklahoma Choctaw

Oregon Unknown (French or Spanish)

Pennsylvania Latin

Rhode Island Dutch

South Carolina English

South Dakota English/Siouan

Tennessee Cherokee

Texas Caddo

Utah Apache

Vermont French

Virginia English

Washington English

West Virginia English

Wisconsin English/Miaman

Wyoming Munsee

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as hard as it is to say massachusetts, i cannot in good conscience reblog the "massive two shits" joke anymore because the word massachusetts comes from the wopanaak people in the region.

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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Victory in US Court

(Got this in my email today so I thought I’d share!)

Dear Friends,

thank you for your unwavering support, words of encouragement, and letters to legislators as we seek to protect the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's reservation land.

Our collective efforts are working! On June 5, the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., blocked the federal government from revoking the Massachusetts tribe’s reservation status, ordering the Department of the Interior (DOI) to reexamine a decision that sought to take the tribe’s 300+ acres out of trust. The judge hearing the case called the efforts against the Tribe as “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, and contrary to law.”

While this decision is an important step toward righting centuries of wrong against the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, our collective work is not finished. Many who stand in solidarity with the Tribe await a final positive determination on Mashpee’s homelands once and for all. We must stay vigilant to ensure that the Department of the Interior recommits itself to the restoration of homelands, the trust obligation, and Tribal sovereignty.

We will of course keep you posted on next steps but, for now, wanted to extend our deepest appreciation and thanks!

— Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project

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Sharing/Quoting from the Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project: “Thank you to everyone who has signed the Land is Sacred: Stand With the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe petition.  As an update, this Thursday, May 7th, there will be a hearing in the U.S. District Court in Washington DC to hear the Tribe’s Motion for an injunction against the attempt to remove their land from trust. For more information, here is a link to a recent article: https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200413/mashpee-tribes-request-to-halt-land-order-to-be-heard-may-7

If you'd like to do even more to support the Tribe, here are two more action steps to take:

1) Contact Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt and/or Senator Hoeven, Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, and let them know directly that you oppose this action against the tribe.  You can find their contact information and respective scripts HERE.

2) In advance of the May 7th court hearing, join in the virtual Sacred Fire Prayer Protest where prayer fires and candles are being lit nationwide in support of the Tribe and to denounce the Trump Administration for attempting to disestablish their reservation. Light your candle/fire, let it burn 1-4 days, and post a picture with the hashtag #StandWithMashpee.  More information can be found HERE.”

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The people who met the Pilgrims

The people who met the Pilgrims

Wampanoag Thanksgiving! The Wampanoag met the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. The Wampanoag are still around! Here are a few Wopanaak (Wampanoag) words for Thanksgiving: Nahenan – turkey Pôhpukun – pumpkin Wiwáhcum – corn Wuyôkuhpwu – dine Pun – potato Masqusitash – beans Pôcumunsh – cranberries  Kutâputush – thank you Nasaump, cornmeal porridge—Ancient Wampanoag recipe:  1 cup stone ground…

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BARNSTABLE TOWN NOTES

Newcomers Club

The Barnstable Newcomers Club will meet Wednesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis.

A short meet-and-greet with refreshments will be followed by a brief business meeting.

Guest speaker will be John Allen, executive director of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. He will discuss how the museum ties into downtown Hyannis. He will also discuss tourism, the museum’s history, and its future plans.

Garden plots

Long Pond Community Garden in Marstons Mills is accepting applications for the 2018 growing season.

Contact Donna Lawson at 508-420-9480.

Language project

Judi Urquhart will present the Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m at the Marstons Mills Public Library.

The presentation, which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by the library and the Marstons Mills Historical Society. Its focus will be how a group of dedicated Wampanoag descendants, together with linguists, have revived the original language spoken and written by Wampanoags until the mid-1800s.

For more info, visit www.wlrp.org, or contact David Martin at 508-527-0460 or davidmartindr@aol.com.

CDBG meeting March 7

The Barnstable Planning and Development Department will hold a public meeting Wednesday, March 7, at 3 p.m. in the Planning & Development Conference Room on the third floor of Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main St., Hyannis. The meeting seeks input on the town’s 2018 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

This location is accessible, and translation services may be reserved by calling 508-862-4678, TDD# 508-790-9801 by Feb. 28.

The 2018 funding estimate is about $283,000 plus any carryover funds. According to the Five Year Consolidated Plan, projects or programs that fall into categories of Affordable Housing, Economic Opportunities, Public Facilities, Infrastructure or other Public Improvements, Public Services, and Downtown Hyannis Neighborhood Revitalization activities can receive funding in 2018.

Information obtained from the meeting will be considered in the preparation of the draft plan. Anyone unable to attend the meeting may submit written comments before 2:30 p.m. on March 7 to the Planning and Development Dept., 367 Main Street, 3rd Floor, 367 Main St., Hyannis MA 02601 ATTN: Kathleen Girouard or by email to kathleen.girouard@town.barnstable.ma.us with “CDBG Comments” in the subject field.

Business workshops

The Center for Corporate and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College will hold a “Get Your Business Online” workshop and a “Sharing Your Story Through Video” workshop. Both workshops will be March 13 from 9:30 a.m. until noon in the Tilden Arts Studio Theater of Cape Cod Community College.

Both workshops are Google presentations. Visit www.gybo.com to learn more about the program and get involved.

RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/CCCCGoogle.

This free event is sponsored by The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Young Professionals, and Cape Cod SCORE.

Emergency prep with a rep

Join the Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) and state Rep. Will Crocker on Friday, March 16, 2 p.m. for an important workshop by the Massachusetts Office on Disability on how to prepare for an emergency.

People with disabilities, family members, service providers, and first responders are invited to learn about local emergency resources and procedures, and steps to take during an emergency, such as a blizzard, hurricane or man-made disaster.

RSVP by Monday, March 12, to receive an emergency go-pack with essential items that might be needed during an emergency. First responders will receive a copy of “Tips for First Responders on How to Interact with People with Disabilities in Times of Emergency.”

The workshop will be held at CORD’s office, 106 Bassett Lane, Hyannis. For details, call CORD at 508-775-8300(v/tty), or visit www.cordcapecod.org.

Please note: This is a scent-free event; please do not wear scented products to this workshop.

‘Yappy’ Hour

Cape Cod Beer invites Barnstable dogs to bring their owners to Yappy Hour, sponsored by Pawsitive Provisions Pet Supplies, on the second Tuesday of every month, 4-6 p.m.

On March 13, the best St. Paddy’s Day costume at Yappy Hour will win a prize.

Dogs should be friendly and on a leash. Owners are asked to clean up after their own dogs.

Visit www.capecodbeer.com or Barnstable Dog Parks on Facebook for more info.

HAC annual dinner May 3

The Housing Assistance Corp. of Cape Cod’s annual dinner and volunteer recognition is set for Thursday, May 3, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis.

The evening brings HAC staff, volunteers, supporters, and donors together to celebrate the previous year’s accomplishments and recognizes the ongoing work being done in the community to ensure all on Cape Cod have a safe, stable, and decent place to live.

To register, visit www.haconcapecod.org.

‘Play ball’ on rec plan

Barnstable Planning and Development Department invites the community to comment on the final draft of the town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan at a public meeting on Thursday, March 8, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Hyannis.

The 2018 Barnstable Open Space and Recreation Plan evaluates Barnstable’s open spaces and recreational facilities, outlining goals for land preservation; agricultural activity; and recreation opportunities. It surveys the town’s trails, beaches, ball fields, play areas, skating rinks, and golf courses, and recommends ways to preserve the beauty of Barnstable for future generations.

Following a presentation of the plan, residents are invited to comment. For a copy of the plan, visit www.townofbarnstable.us.

Share the road with a runner

The 38th running of the Hyannis Marathon includes a full weekend of events, starting with a 5K fun run sponsored by Hanlon Shoes on Friday, Feb. 23. Start time: 7 p.m. at 378 Main St., Hyannis. Run alongside special guest Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of the Boston Marathon, or meet him for dinner at Palio Pizzeria, 435 Main St., at 8 p.m.

The Hyannis 10K race starts 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, and expo hours at the Hyannis Resort and Conference Center run 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Runners load up on carbs at a pre-race pasta dinner 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the conference center ballroom. Tickets are $17 per person; cash bar. Rodgers will field runners’ questions during dinner.

Sunday’s marathon start is 9:30 a.m.; 10 a.m. for half-marathoners and relay teams. The course is not closed to traffic but is well-monitored by police and volunteers.

Post-race party with live music: noon-4 p.m. Sunday inside the conference center. Sunday expo hours are 7:30a.m.-4 p.m. For more info, see www.hyannismarathon.com.

Break out your bikes

Barnstable Department of Public Works has scheduled a public information session at Barnstable Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m., about a proposed new shared-use path along the west side of Bearse’s Way, between Route 28 and Pitcher’s Way in Hyannis.

The proposed path would provide a 10-foot-wide paved surface for bicyclists, pedestrians, and individuals using assisted-mobility devices or other non-motorized modes of transportation.

It would connect an existing shared-use path on Route 28 with one on Bearse’s Way north of Pitcher’s Way, and continuing north along Route 132.

Town Engineer Paul Graves said the town is seeking state funds for construction of the project.

Let Freedom Ring

Hyannis Public Library welcomes back the Bright Star Touring Theater to perform “Let Freedom Ring: Songs, Poems, and Speeches of Black History, on Wednesday, March 14, 1:30 p.m.

Performers will follow the journey from Africa through slavery to the Civil Rights Movement in the powerful voices of its leaders, past and present.

A national professional touring theater company based in Asheville, NC, Bright Star serves nearly 2,000 audiences in schools, theaters, libraries, and museums nationwide.

The performance is free and open to the public. Visit http://www.hyannislibrary.org/ for details.

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It was a pleasure speaking with friends at www.inspiredtogive.org last month. Spirituality plays a big role in my life and my work with children. How do you nurture your spirit?

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Feast with the Wampanoag

Feast with the Wampanoag

Wampanoag Thanksgiving!

The Wampanoag met the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. The Wampanoag are still around!

Here are a few Wopanaak (Wampanoag) words for thanksgiving:

Nahenan – turkey

Pôhpukun – pumpkin

Wiwáhcum – corn

Wuyôkuhpwu – dine

Pun – potato

Kutápatamuyumun – we thank you

FOOD: nasaump/berry stew, corn cakes, sobaheg/game stew, autumn stew.

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Wampanoag Alive!

The Wampanoag met the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. The Wampanoag are still around!

Here are a few Wopanaak (Wampanoag) words:

Water: Nippe (nip- puh)

One: Aquit (a-kit)

Two: Nees (nees)

  Words English borrowed from Wampanoag:

Pumpkin: Pôhpukun (ponh-pu-kun) ‘grows forth round’

Moccasin: Mahkus (mah-kus) ‘Covers the whole foot’

Skunk: Sukôk (su-konk) ‘Ejects body fluid’

Moose: M8s (moos) ‘moose’

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