We are the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe! A State recognized Tribe located in Plymouth County (Plimoth Colony) & the Upper areas of Cape Cod. We are one of the few Wampanoag Tribes still remaining on our traditional homelands today. Mission Statement/Purpose: To strengthen the awareness and study of the history language and pride of the Wampanoag Nation and to preserve, promote, and protect the common welfare, cultural, spiritual, and economic well-being of our tribal members particularly our tribal youth. Our cultural heritage, our relationship to our sacred and ceremonial places within our ancient homeland, and our community-based values are the core of our Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribal identity and heritage. 1. economic development 2. health care 3. protected rights for all state and federal services and benefits 4. employment and training 5. protection of Indian civil rights 6. protection of spiritual (religious) rights 7. protection of Native American graves and burial sites under NAGPR other....