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Mashpee Nine - The Beat Goes On

During the summer of 1976, the revival of cultural and traditional values of the Wampanoag tribe in Mashpee, MA was occurring at the same time tribal leaders and town government were clashing over land entitlement. An incident involving an overzealous tactical police force disrupting a group of traditional drummers and singers evolved into a high profile trial of nine young men - eight Wanpanoag and one non-native friend - arrested.

Presented by the Wellfleet Historical Society & Museum. Followed by QStA with journalist, film producer, and writer Paula Peters.

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