News Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Flag Flying At Half-Staff On Thanksgiving Matthew McDonald Published on: 25 Nov 2021, 1:34 pm Follow Us While most Americans are celebrating Thanksgiving today, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on Cape Cod is marking National Day of Mourning.Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe flags are flying at half-staff at several sites in the town of Mashpee, where the tribe is headquartered.
Around New England Indian Tribe Gives City Flag In Exchange For ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ Declaration Matthew McDonald Published on: 25 Nov 2021, 12:11 pm The outgoing mayor of Newburyport hosted a ceremony accepting a flag from a local American Indian tribe bestowed on the city in recognition of city officials' recent adoption of "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in place of Columbus Day.A flag raising at Newburyport City Hall took place Tuesday, November 23, two days before Thanksgiving, according to The Daily News of Newburyport. Read More