Education

Tribal Education Director- Renee Pocknett

Native Scholars Program Director- Gail Hill

Tribal Council Liaison- Cheryl Frye-Cromwell

Congratulations to all the 25 +  Wampanoag students that were selected for the Native Tribal Scholars program 2011

The Mashpee Wampanoag Educational Development Program (MWE) is a think tank comprised of Mashpee Wampanoag cultural and academic educators, scholars, and professionals; coming together to research, develop and implement educational programs and projects to promote, support, and facilitate the social, cultural and educational development and advancement of tribal members and their families. MWE uses a holistic philosophy to education, where social and cultural development is an integral part of academic proficiency and success.

The strength, integrity and longevity of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is directly dependent upon its memberships' ability to control its destiny; making it crucial for tribal members to have the capacity to understand the complex world around them, and the ability to assume the responsibilities associated with exercising and protecting its inherent sovereign rights. It must assume the roles and responsibility associated with rebuilding its nation, for its future generations.

Program Objectives of the department

  1. To provide and support programs that nurture the positive social and academic development of Mashpee Wampanoag youth.
  2. To support Mashpee Wampanoag's in their efforts to successfully complete primary and secondary educational programs.
  3. To increase the number of Mashpee Wampanoags who enroll, matriculate in, and successfully complete college and graduate school programs.
  4. To promote and nurture leadership skills in youth towards the future sustenance of our community.

The MWE meets these objectives by working with schools, colleges and other educational, cultural, and social institutions towards meeting our common objectives. Exploring avenues and approaches to providing a holistic, solid, community-based education. Working with, developing, and implementing projects and programs that expand and enhance the educational experiences of the Mashpee Wampanoag community.

Educational resources