Our Elders, Our Strength
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 people, elders are teachers, storytellers,
The Roots of Wellness: Wampanoag Foodways
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 cooking methods that define identity.
🎗 Feeding Our Bodies, Fighting Cancer
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 elders or parents are sick,
Protecting the Heart & the Circle
❤️ 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 Indigenous Communities Heart disease and
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.