Wuneekesuq
(Good Day!) Nutus8ees Sassamin Weeden
(My name is Sassamin Weeden). I am the daughter of Annawon Weeden Sr. and
Regina Lopes. The granddaughter of the first powwow princess Patricia Turner,
Everett “Tall Oak” Weeden, Karen “KK” Lopes, and Larry Dove. Sister of four
brothers; Brian, Annawon, K’tan, and Seeqan and one sister Malia. Graduated
with the class of 2012 at Mashpee High School and now currently working in retail
and also administration of a Cardiologist specialists.
I
have been fully involved with United National Indian Tribal Youth organization
(UNITY) for four years. I ran for Northeast Area Representative on the National
Unity Council (NUC) in 2013 and was elected to sit on the Executive Committee.
With this position I am not only obligated to represent my tribe but also the
tribal youth of 11 other states along with all affiliated youth councils on the
NUC. Shortly after I was elected Secretary of the Executive Committee. At the
recent national conference held in Portland, OR, I was re-elected as
representative. Throughout the year I have worked hard for our youth, going on
trips to improve my leadership skills and raising awareness of Northeast
tribes. More recently, since becoming Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow Princess, I was
elected as Vice President of the National UNITY Council Executive Committee. I
am so very thankful for such a powerful organization helping me further my
journey in Indian Country.
Aside
from UNITY I have been involved with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Youth Council
since it was founded in 2009. These past 2 years I have had the privilege of
being Chairwoman of the Youth Council. The laughter and shared memories I am
surrounded by are what make me so passionate about what I do and who I do it
for. Not many people are aware of our tribe and our traditions so as Mashpee
Wampanoag Powwow Princess I plan to travel out to Indian Country and let people
know we are still here. Let them know that we are the people of the first
light, the people of the dawn and we shall remain!
Kutaputunumuw!
(Thank You)
Sassamin
Weeden
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