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The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Massachusetts, specifically on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Comprising primarily Wampanoag people, this tribe has a deep cultural heritage closely tied to their ancestral lands and maritime traditions.Historically, the tribe has faced various challenges, including land dispossession and efforts to assimilate their culture. Today, they have a reservation on Martha's Vineyard, where they engage in various economic activities, including aquaculture, fishing, and tourism.The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head places a strong emphasis on cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, education, healthcare, and community well-being. They are dedicated to maintaining their heritage and traditions while addressing contemporary challenges and ensuring a prosperous future for their community.Their reservation serves as a hub for cultural revitalization and community development efforts, allowing them to preserve their unique identity in the face of ongoing changes.
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Tribe: Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)

Phone: 508-645-9265

Physical Address:
 Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Jail
20 Black Brook Road
Aquinnah, MA 02535-1546

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Jail
20 Black Brook Road
Aquinnah, MA 02535-1546

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Because the legal system in ‘Indian Country’ operates outside of the legal jurisdiction of the cities, counties and states where the individual Indian Reservations are located, and the land is wholly owned and governed by the Tribes, the jails and detention centers on those lands are maintained and run by the individual Tribes. The police that provide the security and enforce the laws and the courts that mete out justice are also controlled by the individual Tribes.

There are over 90 jails and detention centers throughout Indian Country, of which, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services (OJS) staffs and operates a quarter of these facilities. The remainder are operated by Tribes through the PL 93-638, Self-Governance Compacts and a few are fully funded and operated by a tribe. Each jail is unique in operation and location.

Indian Reservation and Tribal laws also fall under the legal jurisdiction of the federal government. If a federal law has been broken, the Department of Justice may get involved. In that case, a convicted person from a crime committed on Indian Lands may be required to serve their time within the BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons).

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