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} r <br /> V Mashpee inclusion and Diversity Committee <br /> 16 (ireat Neck RoadWorth <br /> Nashyee, MA 02649 <br /> his service. This would have been his last meeting. We wish him the best and he <br /> has elected to go to Georgetown University next year, very exciting for him. <br /> Chairwoman Stevenson wanted to congratulate Mr. Fand, who has been elected <br /> to the Housing Board. He ran uncontested and he elaborated on what his tasks <br /> were. Chair thanked him for taking the interest in serving the community. Ms. <br /> Stevenson also wanted to thank all those who ran unopposed, Congratulations! <br /> Ms. Stevenson also wanted to mention the campaign for Marie Stone, that she <br /> had the pleasure of working on. Marie lost the election by marginal votes. Politics <br /> aside, Chairwoman was moved by her experience with the Tribal members <br /> through this effort. She will talk later about Race Amity and getting together, but <br /> she was so pleased to be part of the experience. Ms. Stevenson was remembering <br /> the lovely tea that was made, a Native American dish she enjoyed, and the icing <br /> on the cake was a necklace Marie gifted. It was a beautiful, polished wampum <br /> necklace that was gifted to those who worked on the campaign. Chairwoman's <br /> point is, the more we relate and spend time with one another, the more we see <br /> the value of each other's cultures. She admired the family connection especially. <br /> Ms. Keliinui wanted to note that Marie's mother made all the necklaces, and her <br /> mother is one of the beloved elders of the Tribe. She was so moved by all the <br /> support her daughter was receiving that she wanted to give her thanks. Gifting is <br /> a large part of their culture. <br /> Ms. Johnson-Graham wanted to mention the quahog shell is fished, then made <br /> into chowder, and the shell is tumbled and made into jewelry. Wampum was used <br /> as a way of currency, and the darker the purple the more it was worth. Gift giving <br /> day was every day. <br /> Ms. Stevenson is grateful for the experience. She was happy to mention a <br /> member of the Tribe will be joining the School Committee. She also made note of <br /> the tiny percentage of Mashpee voters, 14% of voters, that turned up on election <br /> 2 <br />