Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project

Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project WLRP was formed in 1993 with the key objective of reclaiming Wôpanâôt8âôk as the principal means of expression within the Wampanoag Tribal Nation.

Wôpanâôt8âôk (Wampanoag Language) is one of more than three dozen languages classified as belonging to the Algonquian language family. It was the first American Indian language to develop and use an alphabetic writing system. The primary reason for the development of an alphabet was the goal of the missionaries, arriving from England in the early 1600s, to convert the Wampanoag to Christianity. Re

ligious documents began being put to press in the 1640s and the first complete bible printed in the ‘New World’ was published in 1663 in the Wampanoag language. It would not be long before the Wampanoag would use this medium as the principal means of communication with European newcomers throughout New England. Wampanoag also used the written document to record personal letters, wills, deeds, and land transfers amongst each other and between communities. In fact, some of the land transfers recorded took place 100 years earlier. Wampanoag literacy would rival that of English during the 18th century. The language enjoys the largest corpus of Native written documents on the continent.

🎥 Catch WLRP at the Museum of African American History - Boston and Nantucket Nantucket location this Saturday August 15...
08/12/2026

🎥 Catch WLRP at the Museum of African American History - Boston and Nantucket Nantucket location this Saturday August 15th for a screening of Âs Nutayuneân and Q&A 🎥

Experience a screening at MAAH of a powerful film from the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers on the ongoing efforts to reclaim, revitalize, and preserve the Wôpanâak language. Through the work of the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project, discover how language serves as a living connection to culture, community, and identity, and be part of an inspiring conversation on Indigenous resilience and revitalization.

To RSVP, visit maah.org/events!

08/11/2026

🔔Tune in today! Curiosity Desk, a radio/YouTube show on GBH 89.7, Boston's local NPR will be featuring a segment with jessie little doe baird- tune in to learn more about her inspirational story of language reclamation and the community driven work of WLRP 📡✨

✨Attention Wôpanâak households✨Looking to start or add to your language journey?Wôpanâak Immersion Camp registration is ...
07/27/2026

✨Attention Wôpanâak households✨
Looking to start or add to your language journey?
Wôpanâak Immersion Camp registration is OPEN 🎉
Please note camp dates are now October 10th-12th and all ages are welcome! What better way to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day weekend than speaking your native language?

👀 Check out the flyer for more information. Simply scan the QR code to register 😊

07/13/2026

Hello Community & Friends!
Our office phone is down due to a service issue and is expected to be back up by Thursday. If you need to reach us before then, please email [email protected] or the Executive Director Tracy Wilson at [email protected]
We appreciate your understanding while this is being resolved.
Thank you!

We hope we’ll see you at the Amplify POC Summer Festival on Saturday! WLRP will be tabling and enjoying the good vibes 😎...
07/09/2026

We hope we’ll see you at the Amplify POC Summer Festival on Saturday! WLRP will be tabling and enjoying the good vibes 😎 🙌🏽

Wunee Keesuq ☀️✨ There are still a few slots available for summer language offerings! Check out details and registration...
07/09/2026

Wunee Keesuq ☀️
✨ There are still a few slots available for summer language offerings! Check out details and registration at www.wlrp.org on our “Classes & Programs” page ✨

Saturday, July 18th – Prayer Class from 9AM-3PM at the Native Land Conservancy in Mashpee, MA

Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd – Immersion Camp at Wampanoag Common Lands in Kingston, MA

This sacred message was given to jessie 'little doe' baird in Wôpanâak (Wampanoag language) during the same dream for three nights in a row. During the dream she saw the same circle of faces...faces of her ancestors. At that time, she knew nothing of her people's language but little doe wondered i...

Come visit us at the Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow. We have a book fundraiser, a raffle, and sign ups are available for imme...
07/03/2026

Come visit us at the Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow. We have a book fundraiser, a raffle, and sign ups are available for immersion camp and class!

06/30/2026
06/29/2026

Wunee Keesuq,
There are still open slots for WLRP’s upcoming “Giving Thanks” class! July 18th 9am-3pm at the Native Land Conservancy space. No prior class or experience needed! Details and eligibility available on this link:

06/14/2026

Thank you for the support at our yard sale today! We wrapped up a little early and will be selling more items this week. We’ll post pics and prices tomorrow 😊

Address

11 Market Street Box 2241
Mashpee, MA
02649

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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+18333339577

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