our history

We are members of the Wampanoag Nation. Our homelands range from the Plymouth (Plimoth Colony) areas to the upper parts of Cape Cod (Bourne, Sandwich and Plymouth / Barnstable County). Since time immemorial we have fished these waters, cultivated these lands and raised our children here. We have been known over the years by many names…Patuxet, Herring Pond/Pondville, Manomet, Comassakumkanit and The Praying Indians on old English maps. But we are still known today as the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe.  We are the Plymouth Tribe of Indians!

leadership

Picture of Troy Currence

Troy Currence

Medicine Man

Picture of Melissa (Harding) Ferretti

Melissa (Harding) Ferretti

Chairlady / President

Picture of Kerina Silva

Kerina Silva

Secretary/Treasurer

Picture of Ron Harding Jr.

Ron Harding Jr.

Tribal Council Member ~ At Large

Picture of Hazel Currence

Hazel Currence

Vice Chairwoman

ENROLLMENT / MEMBERSHIP

Picture of Hazel Currence

Hazel Currence

Enrollment/Membership

Picture of Kathleen Gately

Kathleen Gately

Enrollment / Membership

Picture of Jeannine Rhonda Hunt

Jeannine Rhonda Hunt

Enrollment / Membership

What's Going On At The Pond?

Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe Awarded $196,230 in MVP Action Grant Funds from the Healey-Driscoll Administration to Build Climate Resilience and support the Tribe’s Rematriation efforts. 

State Awards $196K To Herring Pond Tribe For Climate Resilience And Rematriation Efforts | Bourne Briefs | capenews.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Plymouth, MA September 15, 2025 – Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe is thrilled to announce it has received a $196,230 climate resilience grant for the “Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe – Tidmarsh Farms Planning and Acquisition Project.” Awarded by the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program, which is administered by the

Read Full Article »

Together We Heal: Overdose Awareness and Prevention in Indigenous Communities

🟣 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

Read Full Article »

Herring Pond Wampanoag Cultural Council Special Meeting

Thursday September 4, 2025 5:30PM Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe Cultural CouncilJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8350956035 View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companionhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=8350956035_1536600821000 Meeting ID: 835 095 6035 One tap mobile+13052241968,,8350956035# US+13092053325,,8350956035# US Join instructionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/8350956035/invitations?signature=nyG1-Wmm–tns15S3EGMZqK17f3Fta7Qa6MuKk0a5VY No related posts.

Read Full Article »
Photography By Scott Foster

Tribal Representation & Media Communications Disclaimer:

The Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe maintains designated channels and authorized representatives for all official Tribal communications. Museums, academic institutions, researchers, government agencies, media organizations, consultants, and members of the public are responsible for confirming that any individual claiming to speak on behalf of the Tribe has been expressly authorized to do so.

Statements made by individuals, including Tribal citizens, descendants, community members, advocates, or affiliates, should not be presumed to reflect the official positions, policies, decisions, or governmental authority of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe unless such authority has been verified through official Tribal channels.

The Tribe assumes no responsibility for information, representations, or opinions attributed to it without its knowledge, authorization, or endorsement. 

For verification of Tribal representatives, official statements, consultation matters, media inquiries, research requests, or other formal communications, please contact info@herringpondtribe.org.

Only communications issued by authorized representatives through official Tribal channels constitute official communications of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe.

TRIBAL MEETINGS

Tribal Council Business and General Meetings

2ND SATURDAY of EVERY MONTH – Hybrid

128 HERRING POND ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

EXECUTIVE SESSION (monthly or when necessary) ~ Next Session – November 14, 2026 – 3:00PM to 3:30PM

November & December 2026 GENERAL MEETING(S)
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (Annual Feast and Wamp Swap – 4PM Start)

HERRING POND WAMPANOAG Tribe Pondville Meetinghouse Meeting(s) If time allows at any regularly scheduled or general meeting the Tribal Council reserves the right to call a Pondville Meeting if time sensitive business needs to be addressed.

Constitution Reform ~ Last Wednesday of every Month @ 6PM Virtual ONLY

The Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse candidates running for public office. 

STAY CONNECTED AND JOIN MAILING LIST

Contact us

Contact Us

* indicates required
* By providing a telephone number and submitting this form you are consenting to be contacted by SMS text message. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. You can reply STOP to opt-out of further messaging. Reply HELP for more information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy.