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MASHPEE CULTURAL COUNCIL <br /> MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2025 <br /> MASIIPEE SENIOR CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM <br /> PRESENT: Wendy Bornstein, Pamela Joseph, Celeste Kramer, Alison Machado, Rochelle St. <br /> John, Diane Scott, 1,ce Smith. Not present: Diane Brace, Janet Wright. <br /> CALL TO ORDER <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chair L. Smith at 2:02 PM. A quorum was present. <br /> COMMENT <br /> There was no public comment. <br /> MINUTES <br /> The minutes of the meeting of November 17, 2025, were unanimously APPROVED on motion <br /> of C. Kramer, seconded by D. Scott, <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> There was no old business. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Reconsideration of Grant Application <br /> The Massachusetts Cultural Council approved the request of IIUAH Mothers Path to Ancestors, <br /> Inc., for reconsideration of its application funding of Indigenous Peoples Day Newton. The <br /> Mashpee Cultural Council denied the application based on lack of a local sponsor and lack of <br /> direct Mashpee benefit. Council members considered the new information provided by the <br /> applicant, including a video that showed that many Mashpee Wampanoag residents participate in <br /> this program. Council members agreed that there is sufficient local benefit to award a grant to <br /> this program and to adjust the amounts of the previous grant awards accordingly. On motion of <br /> W. Bornstein, seconded by D. Scott, it was unanimously VOTED to approve 17 grants, including <br /> the Indigenous Peoples Day, in the total amount of$6200. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> On motion by D. Scott, seconded by C. Kramer, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn. <br /> Meeting adjourned at 2:43 PM. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Pamela Joseph, Secretary <br />