Voters are being asked to ratify an agreement between the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe and the town of Aquinnah, Massachusetts.

The agreement spells out how the tribe and the town will address sovereignty issues. It arose out of a court case that saw the tribe lose its sovereign immunity.

As part of the memorandum of understanding, the tribe agrees to follow all local land use and zoning laws. The tribe and the town will form a joint planning advisory board.

The tribe resides on the island of Martha's Vineyard and gained federal recognition in the 1980s.

Get the Story:
Aquinnah voters consider tribe-town pact (The Martha's Vineyard Times 8/17)

Relevant Links:
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head - http://www.wampanoagtribe.net

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