However, because the Aquinnah Wampanoag are federally recognized, AQUINNAH on Martha's Vineyard Island is sometimes considered a reservation. In effect it is, but they are subject to state and local laws (through their settlement agreement).
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Massachusetts Reserves
As of 2007, the only officially listed reservation in Massachusetts is The HASSANAMISCO RESERVATION in Grafton (4 1/2 acres).
However, because the Aquinnah Wampanoag are federally recognized, AQUINNAH on Martha's Vineyard Island is sometimes considered a reservation. In effect it is, but they are subject to state and local laws (through their settlement agreement).
However, because the Aquinnah Wampanoag are federally recognized, AQUINNAH on Martha's Vineyard Island is sometimes considered a reservation. In effect it is, but they are subject to state and local laws (through their settlement agreement).
