Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to introduce new chair

The Mashpee Wampanaog Tribe of Massachusetts is introducing its new chairman to the public today.

Shawn Hendricks spent his first full day on the job yesterday. He became chairman after his predecessor, Glenn Marshall, was ousted in disgrace.

Hendricks, 40, a father of three, said there are no skeletons in his closet. "My life is pretty open," he told The Cape Cod Times.

Hendricks and other tribal leaders might face a recall. A group of tribal members says they lack confidence in the council.

Get the Story:
New tribe leader seeks fresh start (The Cape Cod Times 8/29)
Tribe tries to move past disgraced leader (AP 8/29)

Mashpee Casino Agreement:
Intergovernmental Agreement (July 2007)

Relevant Documents:
DOI Final Determination | Summary of Acknowledgment Cases | R. Lee Fleming Declaration

Only on Indianz.Com:
Federal Recognition Database V2.0 (May 2005)

Relevant Links:
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe - http://mashpeewampanoagtribe.com

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