We acknowledge that Wargaming Recon, lies on the traditional and unceded homelands of the Massachusett people, and that nearby regions are deeply connected to the Wampanoag, Pokanoket, Pennacook, Abenaki, Piscataway, and Susquehannock peoples. We also recognize the broader heritage of the Wabanaki Confederacy—also known as the Dawnland Confederacy—which includes many of these nations and others across the Northeast.
These Indigenous communities have lived in relationship with the land for thousands of years—cultivating, protecting, and honoring it—long before colonial borders existed. Despite centuries of displacement, violence, and cultural suppression, these nations continue to survive, resist, and revitalize their cultures, languages, and traditions today.
The Massachusett people are the original stewards of this region, from whom the Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes its name. The Wampanoag Nation, known as the People of the First Light, maintains a strong presence on the South Shore and Cape Cod. The Pokanoket, part of the Wampanoag confederation, were among the first Indigenous communities to make contact with English settlers. The Pennacook and Abenaki peoples inhabited northern Massachusetts and what is now New Hampshire and Vermont, forming part of the Wabanaki Confederacy, whose homeland—Dawnland—spans from Massachusetts to Maine and into eastern Canada. The Piscataway and Susquehannock peoples, though more commonly associated with the mid-Atlantic, had seasonal and migratory ties that reached into New England as well.
We offer this land acknowledgment not as a formality, but as a step toward truth-telling and recognition. We honor the past and present Indigenous peoples of this region and affirm their right to sovereignty and self-determination.
Learn More:
Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag – Official site of the Massachusett people.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe – One of the two federally recognized Wampanoag tribes.
Pokanoket Nation – Cultural and historical information on the Pokanoket people.
Abenaki Nation – Information about the Abenaki people of northern New England.
Wabanaki Confederacy (Dawnland) – History and cultural revitalization of the Wabanaki nations.
Piscataway Indian Nation – Official site of the Piscataway people.
Susquehannock History (via Maryland Tribes) – Overview of Susquehannock history and territory.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day MA – Advocacy and educational resources for Massachusetts.
Native Land Digital – An interactive map to learn about Indigenous territories and treaties.
We encourage our listeners to go beyond acknowledgment—to support Indigenous-led organizations, attend Native-run events, uplift Indigenous voices, and continue learning with openness and humility.
