A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US 
The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers are a group of musicians, educators, and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod, Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, and Herring Pond in Bourne. Our performances of eastern social songs and dances have both educated and entertained audiences of all ages in museums, schools, and various multi-cultural events. We dress in our traditional clothing and our songs are accompanied by a water drum and handcrafted rattles. We encourage audience participation and prefer to dance  with the people instead of for the people.


The Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers have appeared at Jacob’s Pillow, John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, The Peabody Essex Museum, Cambridge Arts Council, The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Heritage Museums and Gardens, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, Mashpee Powwow, Aptucxet Trading Post Museum, Stonehill College, Brown University and more.

They have toured throughout New England and as far away as Bermuda, Hawaii and the UK. For three years, they have represented at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, heading up the First Light Float and delivering the televised land acknowledgement. 
There are many opportunities throughout the year to tie in our work to curriculum and cultural events, please consider booking during all seasons.

October and November are our busiest times, please reach out months in advance to book.

                                                                                 Indigenous People's Day - Concord Museum -- October 13th 2025
UPCOMING PERFORMANCE DATES
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River Day 2023 with the Wampanoag Experience Project

Between four and six members of  the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers will perform, based on location and availability of performers. 

If you see that we are booked on a day that you are interested in having us perform, please reach out and ask as we may still be able to accommodate your event.

Technical Requirements
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  • We request at least three microphones (one cordless if possible) with mic stands - and an adequate amplification system for the size of the venue.  
  • A 30 x 30 to 50 x 50 unobstructed area for dancing is ideal depending on the size of the anticipated crowd.

Ask us about rates & availability!  



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Saturday November 15th, 2025
Eastham Turnip Festival
Eastham Public Library
190 Samoset Rd, Eastham
MA 02642
1:30 PM

Tuesday November 18th, 2025
Dedham Country Day School
90 Sandy Valley Rd
Dedham, MA 02026
9:30 AM

Thursday November 20th, 2025
Cambridge Friends School
5 Cadbury Road
Cambridge MA 02140
10:30 AM

Friday November 21st, 2025
Dallin Elementary School
Arlington, MA
1:30 PM

Friday November 28th, 2025
JFK Library
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
​10:30 AM

Tuesday December 9th, 2025
Charles C. Cashman Elementary School
93 Lions Mouth Rd
Amesbury, MA 01913
1:30 PM
TESTIMONIALS
“engaging and educational… good for the whole family.”
-Wicked Local ​

“fabulous”
-Berkshire Edge

"Thank you so much for creating the space for us to come together in sharing and honoring the Wampanoag experience. I will love my corn husk doll forever!"
-Attendee at JKF Library
ASK ABOUT OUR NEW PERFORMANCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE!

Maushop Stories is a 30 minute performance that features four performers including Maushop and Granny Squannit!

This performance can be low tech or high tech depending on your venue.
  • High tech: projector, projection surface, Qlab (ideally) lav or headset mics
  • Low tech: smaller space essential, no tech at all
**Note - the orbs seen in these photos are not part of the set

Photos from Institute from Contemporary Arts in Boston
ASK ABOUT OUR CULTURAL ACTIVITIES!

We also offer activities either in conjunction with a performance or independent thereof.

​ACTIVITIES OFFERED
  • music - kids learn about hand drums & rattles
  • kids learn how to make clay beads
  • kids learn how to make quahog shell rattles
  • all ages learn how to make cornhusk dolls
Kutâputunumuw for visiting our site. 
​Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers is a non-profit 501c3​ - EIN - 99-1397402

Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers serves as a fiscal sponsor for Nutahkeemun Artist Collective
​and other Wampanoag led arts projects.

Your donations are tax deductible!
If you would like to donate by check - please send to:
Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers
PO Box 305
Mashpee, MA 02649
©2024
Please visit other Wampanoag run organizations!
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Weetumuw School -- Serving Mashpee Wampanoag children ages 3-9.
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Native Land Conservancy
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Wampanoag Language Reclamation Project
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Malissa & Danielle -- Consultationâ–ˇEducationâ–ˇCollaboration Native Artâ–ˇ
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Ockway Bay Wampum - Hartman Deetz
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First Light Fashion - Annawon Weeden

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