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Gaining the recognition would allow the small tribe, part of the Wampanoag Nation, to tap into federal funds to help members with food, housing, and wellness programs.

In 1973, few American museums incorporated Indigenous voices, however, the museum began working directly with local Native people to bring their culture to exhibits and programs.

"This is meant to bring people together and to celebrate the people living today of Wampanoag descent," Desa VanLaarhoven of Round the Bend Farm.

After a hiatus of two years, the 22nd annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival is on track for this month. And there’s plenty going on from May 18 to 22, with directors, producers, actors, writers, and film subjects in attendance to present their films. The festival now falls under the umbrella of Circuit Arts, the new […]

“[The logo]...has become confused with nostalgia, with pride, with identity,” New Bedford native Brad Lopes said. "We are a living breathing culture.”

Voters in Dartmouth go to the polls in April on a non-binding vote on whether to remove the Dartmouth High School Indian mascot.

Members of a local Wampanoag tribe connected with Dartmouth sent a letter to the School Committee on Monday urging them to keep the district's Indian logo.

Members of a local Wampanoag tribe connected with Dartmouth sent a letter to the School Committee on Monday urging them to keep the district's Indian logo.

SUSAN JOHNS Wed, 04/21/2021 - 8:45am Wiscasset officials and other attendees take part in selectmen’s April 20 Zoom meeting. Zoom screenshot Over Zoom and Youtube Tuesday night, April 20, Wiscasset selectmen listened to, praised and talked about acting soon on teenagers’ request the town help address climate change. “Wiscasset is an amazing place. It’s beautiful. But we need to keep it that way,” Wiscasset Middle High School freshman Grace Greene said. The new WMHS group,�...