Each November, Native American Heritage Month invites us to recognize the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities. At TSNE, our commitment to justice, progress, and impact means honoring the organizations—especially those we partner with—whose leadership strengthens cultural preservation, community resilience, and equity.
This month, we are proud to highlight two of our Shared Services clients: Aquinnah Cultural Center and Ohketeau Cultural Center. Their work embodies the power of Indigenous-led stewardship, storytelling, and sovereignty.
Aquinnah Cultural Center
The Aquinnah Cultural Center (ACC) is a premier hub of Aquinnah Wampanoag culture and engagement—a place for homecoming and a respected source of knowledge on the Island and beyond. Guided by their mission to preserve, educate, and document the Aquinnah Wampanoag self-defined story—past, present, and future—the ACC is committed to honoring the traditions, values, and living culture of their people. Through museum exhibits, land care and food sovereignty work, support for artists and culture bearers, hands-on skill and craft building, and strong educational partnerships across the Island and beyond, the ACC strengthens community connections and ensures Wampanoag cultural perpetuity.
“Our work brings together so much of what shapes us as a community—our history, our land and waters, our artists, our language, our foodways, and our commitments to learn and appropriately share what we know about the world around us. These elements support one another and, together, strengthen the holistic wellbeing of Wampanoag people.” –NaDaizja Bolling, Director
To support the Aquinnah Cultural Center’s continued work, please visit: https://www.aquinnah.org/donate
Ohketeau Cultural Center
Located in Ashfield, Massachusetts, the Ohketeau Cultural Center creates space for Indigenous artists, educators, and community members to gather, teach, and build cultural knowledge. Their programs uplift Indigenous languages, arts, ceremony, and ecological practices, helping to ensure cultural continuity for future generations.
You can learn more about their work or offer support at: https://www.ohketeau.org/
We encourage our community to honor Native American Heritage Month by learning from and supporting the leaders and organizations doing this work year-round.