Mass. Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA)

06/01/2026

Two Mashpee Wampanoag cousins, Dr. Autaquay Peters‑Mosquera and Dr. Chyla Bingham‑Hendricks, earned their PhDs on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing at UMass Chan Medical School! Seeing them cross the stage with their tribal sashes and eagle feathers filled our hearts with pride. MCNAA is honored to have supported them with periodic scholarships over the years. Congratulations to these incredible Tribal scholars.

05/30/2026

Call for Artists: Roots Run Deep
An Exploration of Indigenous Heritage, Continuity, and Connection

Call for Artists: Roots Run Deep
An Exploration of Indigenous Heritage, Continuity, and Connection
Roots Run Deep is an exhibition that celebrates and explores the multifaceted nature of Indigenous heritage. Works should explore the unbreakable links between past, present, and future. Whether through traditional techniques passed down through generations or contemporary interpretations of identity, this exhibit aims to provide a platform for Indigenous voices to share their stories, struggles, and triumphs. New England artists age 16+ with a connection to indigenous heritage are invited to submit up to 3 pieces of art. All mediums are accepted.
https://bit.ly/Rootsrundeep

05/30/2026

Deadline June 1st.

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! ⏳

The June 1st deadline for Native Forward scholarships is almost here! Through one application, Native students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees may be considered for more than 40 scholarship opportunities.

Know a Native scholar pursuing higher education? Share this opportunity with students, families, Tribal communities, educators, and organizations to help us reach future Native leaders.

🚨 Applications close Monday June 1, 2026 🚨
Apply today at nativeforward.org

05/20/2026

Thursday, May 21st - Please help support the Mass Center for Native American - https://www.mcnaa.org/native-non-profit-day

05/11/2026

05/07/2026

Native Nonprofit Day is just around the corner — Thursday, May 21. This nationwide initiative uplifts Native‑led organizations that are historically underfunded and often overlooked in traditional philanthropy. From early May through the 21st the campaign raises both awareness and critical support to help close long‑standing funding inequities. Click the link below to learn more and make a gift in support of our programs. Thank you for standing with Native communities and strengthening our work.
https://www.mcnaa.org/native-non-profit-day

05/07/2026

Coming this Saturday, May 9th - Dartmouth College Pow-wow, Dartmouth Green, 1E Wheelock St (Rain location: Leede Arena), Hanover, NH 12PM E-mail: [email protected] or Phone: 603-646-2110.

SAVE THE DATE - Sat., May 9th

05/07/2026

Saturday, May 16th in Turners Fall, MA

05/05/2026

Today is Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day.
A day to remember the voices that were silenced…
The women, the men, the children who never made it home.
This isn’t history. This is still happening.
Behind every statistic is a face. A family. A story that deserved to continue.
The red handprint represents the voices that are no longer heard — a symbol of the thousands of Indigenous women whose cries were ignored.
Today, we stand in awareness.
We stand in remembrance.
We stand in solidarity.
Say their names. Share their stories. Refuse to let them be forgotten.