Rematriating Stolen Land and Bringing History and Culture Forward: Indigenous Reparations 2025

What can indigenous solidarity allies and activists do to help redress centuries of injury and loss to tribal peoples? Giving voice to Indigenous speakers and groups from here in Massachusetts, this webinar will explore the current forms of reparative justice and specific actions people can take in support. Resources and places to donate will be provided.

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Melissa Ferretti is proudly on her second term as the elected Chairwoman of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe located in Plymouth MA. She is also a licensed realtor and notary public, currently associated with Jack Conway & Company. As chairwoman, Melissa has worked tirelessly on the many initiatives and challenges that indigenous communities face on an everyday basis. She is passionate about educating the non-native public about the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe and its rich, well documented history.

Tia M. Pocknett grew up in the Mashpee Wampanoag Community and works at the Weetumuw School. Tia teaches students Wôpanâôt8âôk (Wampanoag Language) and cultural practices.  Tia focuses on both culture-based education and Montessori pedagogy. Tia has been one of the founding teachers of Weetumuw School since its opening in 2016. She will discuss the importance of using language, teaching cultural practices, and why being on the land is an integral part of learning at Weetumuw School. Learning about cultural practices and having students learn about the land ensures that the next generation will understand the importance of land, language, and culture. 

Katherine Harrelson is an Environmental Analyst with Community Land and Water Coalition. In her role with the organization, she reviews technical documents and is most proud of her work providing the public with the resources and information to make an impact on the local level. She holds a masters degree in Applied GeoSciences and a professional certification in wetlands delineations, with her areas of expertise including environmental monitoring, groundwater chemistry, and wetlands assessments.

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