May 8, 2026
Elders are the roots of our communities. They carry our traditions, teach our languages, and remind us who we are. This May, during Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe lifts up our elders once again, honoring their wisdom and reminding our people that protecting their health is protecting our culture. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous Communities For Wampanoag…
April 10, 2026
For generations, the Wampanoag people have known what modern science confirms today: food is medicine, and land is life. In April, during National Minority Health Month and Earth Day (April 22), the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe celebrates traditional foodways as pathways to wellness, sovereignty, and environmental balance. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous Communities Foodways are more than nutrition—they are the ceremonies, planting practices, fishing, and…
March 7, 2026
Cancer touches nearly every family. In March, during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and National Nutrition Month, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe reminds our people that food is medicine, and prevention is power. By reclaiming traditional foods and accessing screenings, we can protect ourselves and future generations. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous Communities For Indigenous families, cancer creates not only physical hardship but cultural disruption. When…
February 7, 2026
❤️ Protecting the Heart & the Circle Our hearts are more than organs—they are drums that connect us to life, to family, and to tradition. This February, during American Heart Month and peak flu season, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe focuses on protecting both our hearts and our circle of community health by raising awareness about cardiovascular wellness and flu/COVID prevention. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on…
January 7, 2026
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…
October 21, 2025
🪶 Honoring Elders: Protecting Our Future Through Our Past Elders carry the stories of our people, the wisdom of generations, and the spirit of resilience. In October, as we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct 13) and National Aging in Place Week, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe lifts up the voices of our elders: Pepper Harding, Phyllis Nixon, Ron Harding, and Hazel Currence, along with the storytelling legacy of Maurice…
🟣 A Flame, A Ribbon, A StoryEvery flame carries a name. Each purple ribbon tells a story. On August 31st, Indigenous communities across Turtle Island lit candles for International Overdose Awareness Day. For the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, this moment is not only remembrance—it is a call to action, a promise of healing, and a commitment to protect our circle. 📊 The Crisis in NumbersThe opioid epidemic continues to devastate…
