Mashpee Wampanoag: The Beat Goes On

July 28, 2015 marked the 39th anniversary of the community feast on Mashpee Pond that resulted in the incarceration of the Mashpee Nine. More than a hundred tribal members and community friends turned out to once again celebrate our heritage and love of Mashpee. A storm threatened but circled around the pond to the east leaving us dry as the food was laid out on tables and children splashed in the pond. We are grateful for the gathering of families that included every Mashpee clan. They are all truly the ones responsible for such a beautiful gathering and of course the many contributions of food, water and soft drinks in abundance including Sherry's amazing chowder and fritters, both items unceremoniously wasted in the police raid on the Nine nearly 40 years ago but savored by all last night. I am personally grateful that my blueberry slump did not burn and that even while I did not get a taste myself it was enjoyed with generous dollops of whipped cream thanks to Doug’s hard work with the mixer earlier in the day. We are grateful for the Wakeby Lake drum and the Lady Hawk Singers who brought their songs and the heartbeat of our ancestors. Grateful as well to Wes and Sandy for documenting the event to contribute to Mashpee Nine: The Beat Goes On to be completed in time for the 40th anniversary of the raid on the Nine next summer. And also grateful that a call to Mashpee PD asking to extend our time on that glorious night was met with a cooperative spirit and granted that such an incredible gathering should not end with the traditional closing of the gate to the pond parking lot at 7:30 pm. We have come such a long way with a long road ahead. Kutaputush - many thanks to all those who came in the spirit of honoring the sacrifices of the Nine and continuing our traditions in Mashpee. The beat truly does go on.

[@martyfrancis1825]

I love my culture gives me awareness of our culture, awareness of our consciousness and we honor our creator, and our people would fight to the death for what we believed in, people of the first light we're at one with our creator

[@Matoutie]

♥️♥️♥️

[@dawnblakesouza2943]

brings back so many emotions and evokes wonderful memories

[@tekenta-neter7944]

Wooh! That w sure was fun wasnt it! I enjoyed every minute. Thankyou fam

[@Dr.pepperisgood-z8w]

Song name?

[@fionadooley2437]

Does anyone know the name of this song and what it's about? I'm an elementary school music teacher and would love to show this to my students. Thanks!

[@stonehorsegoeman6158]

Raim song for Raymond yellow thunder

[@stephaniepettgurlz2870]

LOL! nice try...its not NDN ...

[@briggsy1142]

Stephanie Pettgurlz why r u going around videos saying this stuff u clearly don’t know what ur talking about when my grandfather died they did the same thing drummed in a circle and how can u say there not Indian cause ur last comment said there black lien what r u talking about in Wampanoag and I’m whiter than white cause I love in Vermont kiwi stop

[@nicholasbailey861]

I know em.. they Indian

[@stonehorsegoeman6158]

Aim song