The Wampanoag Tribe relies on the natural resources found on Martha’s Vineyard for sustenance, medicine, and more. In this episode of The Leadership Exchange Podcast you’ll hear from the Tribe’s Director of Natural Resources, Bret Sterns; Chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltias; Tribal member Barbara Gentry; and Tribal Ranger and Keeper of the Gay Head Light, Chris Manning. They’ll discuss the various resources found on the island, such as scallops, herring, and cranberries, and how these resources have changed over time. They’ll also tell us about sustenance rights and describe the programs the Tribe’s “small but mighty” natural resources department has put in place to ensure these rights for future generations. Finally, we’ll end with ways the Tribe is overcoming obstacles to keep its history and culture alive for generations to come.

To learn more about the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah, you can visit their website at wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov. Special thanks to community leaders from the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah that were generous enough to share their stories throughout this season.

The Leadership Exchange Podcast is presented by the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network and Throwe Environmental. The SNEP Network is a project of the New England Environmental Finance Center and is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Southeast New England Program. This episode was produced by Kyle Gray. To learn more about our work with WTGHA, please visit throwe-environmental.com/WTGHA or SNEPNetwork.org. And don’t forget to catch up on earlier seasons of The Leadership Exchange Podcast with Wareham, Massachusetts!