The Pokanoket (also spelled Pakanokick [1]) are a group of Wampanoag people and the village governed by Massasoit (c. 1581–1661), chief sachem of the Wampanoag people. The village was located on what is now called Mount Hope in Bristol, Rhode Island .

The Pokanoket Nation is a member of the Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas (FANA), an advocacy group based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, comprising nine organizations that are not recognized as Native American tribes.

The Pauquunaukit Wampanoag (anglicized as Pokanoket, literally, "land at the clearing" in Natick) is an indigenous group in present-day Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Prior to European colonization, the Pokanoket were the leadership of the tribal groups that make up …

This land holds deep significance, as it was home to Massasoit, the great Pokanoket sachem whose alliance with the Pilgrims shaped the narrative of the First Thanksgiving. Visit our website to explore the rich history of the Pokanoket Nation …

The Pokanoket (anglicized) meaning “land at the clearing”. At the time of the first contact with Europeans, the Pokanoket were the headship tribe of a Confederation of more than 60 tribes, bands, and clans throughout Southern New England.

The Pokanoket (anglicized from “Pauquunaukit,” meaning “land at the clearing”) are the First People of the land of Sowams, better known today as the towns of Bristol, Warren, Barrington, and East Providence in the state of Rhode Island.

Feb 27, 2020 · Discover the untold history of the Pokanoket Wampanoag Tribe and their ongoing struggle to reclaim their sacred lands. Learn about the 400-year anniversary events and the importance of diverse historical perspectives.

The Pokanoket are not a federally recognized tribe nor do they seek to be, and yet they are a vibrant and vital part of the East Bay community. In the summer, the Pokanoket are a visible...

Nov 21, 2024 · After nearly 400 years, the Pokanoket tribe can finally return to their ancestral land, marking a historic victory for Rhode Island and the nation.

Oct 8, 2017 · It was a victory for the Pokanoket Nation, not only in their struggle for land that they describe as “sacred ground” but also in their larger quest to have the identity of their tribe ...