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Chappaquiddick Tribe of the Wampanoag Indian Nation

The Chappaquiddick Tribe of the Wampanoag Indian Nation is a non-profit organization in Massachusetts that self-identifies as a Native American tribe, but is not recognized as a tribe by the federal government or by any state government. Members claim to be descendants of the Wampanoag, an historic Indigenous people of Massachusetts. The organization has approximately 300 members and is based in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard.

About

The organization maintains the Chappaquiddick Community Center in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

Status

There are two federally recognized tribes in Massachusetts, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, as well as two state-recognized tribes, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe and the Hassanamisco Nipmuc. The Chappaquidick Tribe of the Wampanoag Indian Nation does not have recognition from either the state or the federal government.

Petition for federal recognition

The organization filed a letter of intent to petition for federal recognition on May 21st, 2007.

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