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Wampanoag Council: Tribe Organizes to Protect Gay Head’s Future

Vineyard Gazette | Friday, November 10 1972 - 12:02pm

To assure that the identity of the Vineyard’s Indians, their history, culture and tribal lands will be preserved, a Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head was organized on Saturday, and Mrs. James R. Gentry elected its president.

In the past, there have been similar organizations in the town, but not for some years.

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Town and Tribe Look to Future of Open Dialogue

Gwyn Skiles

Tribal members and townsfolk joined hands inside the Aquinnah town hall last week during a celebration for the inauguration of the new Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) chairman.

Kevin Devine Unseats Longtime Wampanoag Chair at Tribal Election Article updated

Gwyn Skiles

Kevin Devine beat longtime tribal council chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais at Sunday's election.

Tribal Council Chair Up for Grabs at Annual Election Article updated

Gwyn Skiles

Incumbent chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Cheryl Andrews-Maltais will face a challenger in one of the several contested races at the tribal elections Sunday.

Up-Island Schools on Board with Flying Wampanoag Flag

Gwyn Skiles

A campaign to fly the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) flag outside of Island schools gained support from the up-Island regional school committee Monday.

Coast Guard Fixes Gay Head Lighthouse Pattern

Gwyn Skiles

Select board member and lighthouse keeper Chris Manning said the U.S. Coast Guard removed the newly installed LED beacon on Monday to correct its rotation and beam pattern at the agency's shop in Woods Hole.

Wampanoag Tribe Receives Coastal Resilience Grant

Gwyn Skiles

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) received its first Coastal Resilience Grant awarded by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management to evaluate the effects of storms and sea level rise on the Aquinnah Cliffs.