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Wampanoag

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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THE WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD

BY: ABBI AND MARIA
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BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

  • They live in Aquinnah, Massachusetts
  • Live on 485 acres of reservation
  • They became federally recognized on April 10, 1987
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THE BIGGEST PROBLEM

GETTING RESPECT AS A GOVERNMENT
Photo by Josh Kenzer
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POLITICAL

Photo by Diacritical
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THE COUNCIL MEMBERS

  • Chairman: Cheryl Andrews-Maltais
  • Vice-Chairman: Richard Randolph
  • Former Chief: Running Deer Donald Malonson
  • 9 other councilmen, including a secretary and a treasurer
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HOW THEY CHOOSE LEADERS

  • They elect council members for a 3 year basis
  • The chief and medicine man positions are life long
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ECONOMICAL

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HOW THEY MAKE MONEY

  • Federal government
  • Shellfish Hatchery
  • Tourism
  • Other small businesses
  • Some natives moved away due to lack of employment
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POPULATION

POPULATION - 1,121
Photo by Leo Reynolds
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SOCIAL

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CULTURE

  • They have a Cultural center which it's mission
  • is to keep the Native culture alive and educate
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MAIN FOODS - CORN, BEANS, SQUASH, GAME, AND FISH

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THEY BELIVE IN SPIRITUALISM

A SYSTEM OF BELIEF OR RELIGIOUS PRACTICE BASED ON SUPPOSED COMMUNICATION WITH THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD, ESP. THROUGH MEDIUMS.
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THE END

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