# First Nations Help Resources - Massachusetts ## National Resources - **National Indian Health Board (NIHB):** - **Phone:** (202) 507-4070 - **Website:** [https://www.nihb.org](https://www.nihb.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for tribal health care, public health initiatives, and policy resources. - **Native American Rights Fund (NARF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-447-0784 - **Website:** [https://www.narf.org](https://www.narf.org/) - **Description:** Legal assistance and advocacy for tribal sovereignty and justice. - **StrongHearts Native Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) - **Website:** [https://strongheartshelpline.org](https://strongheartshelpline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Culturally appropriate support for Native Americans experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. ## Statewide First Nations Services - **Massachusetts Commission on Indian Affairs (MCIA):** - **Phone:** (617) 573-1291 - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-on-indian-affairs](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-on-indian-affairs) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, cultural preservation, and support for Native American communities in Massachusetts. - **Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Indian Health Program:** - **Phone:** (617) 624-6000 - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/dph](https://www.mass.gov/dph) - **Services Provided:** Health services and public health initiatives for Native populations. ## Regional Tribal Organizations ### Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe - **Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Government Center** - **Phone:** (508) 477-0208 - **Website:** [https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov](https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/) - **Office Location:** 483 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA 02649 - **Specialized Services:** Healthcare, education, housing assistance, and cultural preservation programs. ### Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) - **Tribal Headquarters** - **Phone:** (508) 645-9265 - **Website:** [https://www.wampanoagtribe.net](https://www.wampanoagtribe.net/) - **Office Location:** 20 Black Brook Rd, Aquinnah, MA 02535 - **Specialized Services:** Youth programs, elder care, natural resources management, and cultural initiatives. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Support:** - **Phone:** 1-844-762-8483 (via StrongHearts Native Helpline) - **Website:** [https://mmiwusa.org](https://mmiwusa.org/) - **Description:** Reporting and support services for MMIW cases. ## Online Resources - **National Congress of American Indians (NCAI):** - **Website:** [https://www.ncai.org](https://www.ncai.org/) - **Features:** Policy updates, webinars, and advocacy resources for Native communities. ## Educational Resources - **The Plimoth Patuxet Museums - Indigenous Perspectives:** - **Website:** [https://www.plimoth.org](https://www.plimoth.org/) - **Description:** Educational materials and programs about the history and culture of the Wampanoag people. ## Additional Support - **First Nations Development Institute:** - **Phone:** (303) 774-7836 - **Website:** [https://www.firstnations.org](https://www.firstnations.org/) - **Services Provided:** Economic development, scholarships, and grant opportunities for Native communities. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Massachusetts Commission on Indian Affairs at (617) 573-1291 or visit their website._