Breathing Strong: COPD Awareness in Our Community
In the cold of winter, when breathing itself can feel heavy, we pause to talk about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and affects millions of Americans. For the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, raising awareness is about protecting our elders, supporting families, and ensuring no one struggles for breath in silence. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous Communities Elders are especially vulnerable,
Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribal Cultural Council Meeting Notice
Topic: Culture Council MeetingTime: Dec 30, 2025, at 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/5821952772?omn=81765015582 View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companionhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=f2b69f0d-f9d7-4295-bb96-486884dbc249 Meeting ID: 582 195 2772 No related posts.
Diabetes Prevention
🍎 Healing Through Food, Protecting Our Future Diabetes is one of the most urgent health challenges facing Indigenous communities. This December, as we gather for the holidays, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe reminds our community that food is medicine, and every choice we make can protect the next generation. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous Communities Diabetes affects more than blood sugar—it touches every part of life. It increases the risk
Mass Tribal Cultural Council Meeting
JOIN USTopic: Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe Mass Cultural Council Meeting (HPWTCC) Date: December 15, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84447287303?pwd=CiG8zvRvxPzK5qMCx2aAICenVhXu66.1 No related posts.
Join Us! Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribal Cultural Council Meeting
Topic: HPW Tribal Cultural Council MeetingTime: Nov 24, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84447287303?pwd=CiG8zvRvxPzK5qMCx2aAICenVhXu66.1 View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companionhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=4b18194c-c98b-420d-a7f9-4d4cc79a9c9d Meeting ID: 844 4728 7303Passcode: 578726 Join instructionshttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/84447287303/invitations?signature=qRawksWGaPWPlkfsG65c9m3aOXAr3zutjXpBme-CYt8 No related posts.
Seeds of Sovereignty, Roots of Wellness
Every seed we plant is more than food—it is a promise. In November, during Native American Heritage Month, we honor our ancestors’ relationship to the land through community gardening and food sovereignty. For the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, gardening is medicine, culture, and survival. The Crisis in Numbers Food insecurity affects 1 in 4 Native households[^1]. A USDA report found that AI/AN communities are more than twice as likely to experience hunger compared to white