Novedades

Before Martha’s Vineyard became one of the most iconic vacation destinations in the country, it was home to the Wampanoag people. Today, as tourists flock to the idyllic beaches, the island has become increasingly unaffordable for tribal members, with nearly three-quarters now living off-island. Growing up Aquinnah Wampanoag, journalist Joseph Lee grappled with what this situation meant for his tribe, how the community can continue to grow, and more broadly, what it means to be Indigenous.

Read both within and outside the context of the grim 2021 discoveries, Tsqelmucwilc is a tragic story in the history of Indigenous peoples of the indignities suffered at the hands of their colonizers, but it is equally a remarkable tale of Indigenous survival, resilience, and courage.

No one ever expects a disaster to strike. If you knew it was coming, you’d take precautions and plan ahead. The assumption is that most people who live in California are somewhat inclined to be equipped; perhaps a backup generator in the garage, extra food in the cupboards, or a stash of money hidden away for emergency evacuations. In Serena Guadalupe’s case, she would’ve been better prepared if she’d only been carrying a book of matches or a lighter in her pocket. When Serena wakes up on a deserted beach, the only thing she’s sure of is that she is no longer home. The sand is ...