USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Wampanoag are one of many Nations of people all over North America who were here long before any Europeans arrived, and have survived until today. Many people use the word “Indian” to describe us, but we prefer to be called Native People. Our name, Wampanoag, means People of the First Light.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Wampanoag /ˈwɑːmpənɔːɡ/, also rendered Wôpanâak, are a Native American people of the Northeastern Woodlands based in southeastern Massachusetts and historically parts of eastern Rhode Island, Their territory included the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Wampanoag.

Detailed explanation-3: -The “People of First Light” float was a collaboration between Joey Ammons and Wampanoag artist Julie Marden. The Wampanoag Tribe, also known as The People of the First Light, have inhabited the Eastern coast of present-day Massachusetts for more than 12, 000 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Wampanoag, like many other Native People, often refer to the earth as Turtle Island. Skilled hunters, gatherers, farmers, and fishers during spring and summer, the Wampanoag moved inland to more protected shelter during the colder months of the year.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, also known as the People of the First Light, has inhabited present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for more than 12, 000 years. After an arduous process lasting more than three decades, the Mashpee Wampanoag were re-acknowledged as a federally recognized tribe in 2007.