2025
Summer Classes
Language Immersion Camp Weekend
NOTE: All learners must be enrolled, or a household member of an enrolled, citizen of: Assonet Wampanoag; Aquinnah Wampanoag; Herring Pond Wampanoag; or Mashpee Wampanoag
What:
Join us for a weekend of full language immersion, where participants of all ages will engage in cultural activities entirely in Wôpanâak. This unique camp experience strengthens language skills in a supportive, community-centered environment.
When:
*Saturday, July 19, 2025 — 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Orientation in English: 8:00–9:00 AM)
Sunday, July 20, 2025 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Language Committee meeting is 1pm-3pm)
*Overnight camping on Saturday is optional; details will be sent after registration is complete.
Where:
Wampanoag Common Lands, 260 Bishop’s Highway, Kingston, MA 02364
Prerequisite:
Applications must be completed and post marked no later than June 18th, 2025, by 5pm to: WLRP, PO Box 2241, Mashpee MA, 02649
Application: CLICK HERE
​Instructor: Various instructors
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​Sign-up: Email Ann Marie Askew with questions at amaskew@wlrp.org
(774) 602- 5490
Beginner Workbook in a Day
NOTE: All learners must be enrolled, or a household member of an enrolled, citizen of: Assonet Wampanoag; Aquinnah Wampanoag; Herring Pond Wampanoag; or Mashpee Wampanoag
What:
A one-day intensive of WLRP's beginner workbook, providing new learners or those who want a refresher, the foundations of Wôpanâak. This class is fast paced and will be completed in one day. If you prefer a different pace, please register for a standard paced Beginner's class.
When:
Saturday September 27th, 2025; 9:30- 5PM EST
Where:
Hybrid 2C Center Street Mashpee MA, 02649 and Zoom
Prerequisite:
None.
​Instructor:Tracy Kelley Wilson tkelley@wlrp.org
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​Sign-up: Contact Administrator Ann Marie Askew at amaskew@wlrp.org
(774) 602- 5490
Kun8seeh Class
NOTE: All learners must be enrolled, or a household member of an enrolled, citizen of: Assonet Wampanoag; Aquinnah Wampanoag; Herring Pond Wampanoag; or Mashpee Wampanoag
What:
A 5-week remote immersion course designed to provide students with immersive daily routine language. No experience necessary!
When:
Wednesdays July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th, August 6th, August 13th; 7:00- 8:30PM EST
Where:
Meeting via Zoom. Zoom, link provided upon registration.
Prerequisite:
None!
​Instructor: Tracy Kelley Wilson tkelley@wlrp.org
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​Sign-up: Contact Administrator Ann Marie Askew at amaskew@wlrp.org.
(774) 602- 5490
Spring Wôpanâak Speaker Classes
NOTE: All learners must be enrolled, or a household member of an enrolled, citizen of: Assonet Wampanoag; Aquinnah Wampanoag; Herring Pond Wampanoag; or Mashpee Wampanoag
What:
This is a fun speaking class for those who are brand new to immersion learning. Immersion means we learn to speak by using our Wôpanâak through a variety of activities and games.
When:
Mondays at 6:00- 7:00 PM EST beginning on May 5th and concluding on June 23rd.
Where:
Meeting in-person at: Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, 128 Herring Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360.
Prerequisite:
There is no prerequisite for this class and any level learner is welcomed!*
Instructor: jessie little doe baird
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*Minors mist be accompanied by an adult
Sign-up: E-mail Ann Marie Askew for a registration packet at info@wlrp.org.
(774) 602- 5490
Wôpanâôt8âtôh! Let’s Speak Wampanoag
NOTE: This immersion class is exclusively for Indian Ed students from grades 7-12 who are part of a Wampanoag household or one of the four communities: Assonet, Aquinnah, Herring Pond, or Mashpee. All learners must be enrolled citizens or household members of an enrolled citizen from these communities.
What:
Indian Education is partnering with WLRP and offering a ‘Wôp only, no English’ language class.
When:
Every Friday morning at 10:15AM starting on November 15th, 2024.
Where:
Meeting at: Indian Education Room, Mashpee Middle-High School, 500 Old Barnstable Rd, Mashpee, MA
Prerequisite:
There is no prerequisite for this class.
Sign-up: Return the completed form to the Mashpee Middle-High School (MMHS) Main Office. Registration forms can also be found at the MMHS Main Office.
(774) 602- 5490
Elders Wôpanâak Beginner Workbook Class
NOTE: All learners must be enrolled, or a household member of an enrolled, citizen of: Assonet Wampanoag; Aquinnah Wampanoag; Herring Pond Wampanoag; or Mashpee Wampanoag
What:
This is a workbook class is for those who are new to learning about the language or those who want a workbook brush-up.
When:
Tuesdays at 11:00 AM-noon
On a rolling basis as part of the Elder’s Lunch and Learn Program.
Where:
Meeting at: In-Person at: MW Tribe Community and Gov. Center, 483 Great Neck Road S., Mashpee, MA
Prerequisite:
There is no prerequisite for this class.
Sign-up: Email Eleanor “Toodie” Jackson-Coombs for a registration packet at: tcoombs@wlrp.org or call the WLRP Office: (774) 602- 5490
(774) 602- 5490
Elders Wôpanâak Noun Possession Class
NOTE: All learners must be enrolled, or a household member of an enrolled, citizen of: Assonet Wampanoag; Aquinnah Wampanoag; Herring Pond Wampanoag; or Mashpee Wampanoag
What:
This is a workbook class for those who want to learn how nouns are possessed in the Language.
When:
Thursdays at 11:00 AM-noon
On a rolling basis as part of the Elder’s Lunch and Learn Program.
Where:
Meeting at: In-Person at: MW Tribe Community and Gov. Center, 483 Great Neck Road S., Mashpee, MA
Prerequisite:
Beginner Workbook is a prerequisite for this class.
Sign-up: E-mail Melanie Roderick for a registration packet at: mroderick@wlrp.org or call the WLRP Office: (774) 602- 5490
(774) 602- 5490