My DNA says a lot of things about me such as great deal of folks from Portugal , England and its Isles , as well as the African coast, some south sea notes , central Europe and of course the Indigenous people of New England Region and it sound about right to me Many of the Mashpee including my family also share ancestral ties to the Mayflower descendants such Goodspeed’s, Nickerson, and members of Bearses family to name a few. We are indeed the product of our surroundings .
Angela C. Marcellino is a member of the present-day Mashpee Wampanoag Federally recognized tribe who still live on their ancestral lands where they walk , speak their language, and continue to celebrate their culture. Angela C. Marcellino is the Granddaughter of Steven A. Peters a prominent selectman who served the Town of Mashpee from1927 -1954. Angela Marcellino has strong ties to her Mashpee Tribal community and her Indigenous culture. She has worked as Program Administrator specifically for Federally recognized Tribes and Native American Non-Profits organizations for over 20 years. Angela has served on several boards and commissions including eight years on the Mashpee Wampanoag Economic Development Corporation Commission as well as the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum committee and Mashpee Wampanoag Housing Commission. Angela has had the privilege of cooking and serving traditional meals for her friends in her community. Angela is the proud daughter John P. Marcellino Sr. a member of Harwich Massachusetts Carbo Verde community son of Lucile Laport Ramos and John P Marcellino Sr. Nick named “ Jake” was known as an Athletic Legend in high school , he was a draftee of the Boston Braves and Korean War Veteran and Mashpee Policeman.
I would like to thank my partner Jurgen Demisch retired hospitality executive for all the support and help while creating this project. I would like to dedicate this book to my Parents, Anne Peters, Marcellino Brown and John P. Marcellino JR and my Children Matt and Hope with special acknowledgements to Bernadine Pocknett dear friend traditional Mashpee chef Native Woodland plant expert and herbalist and Pauline Peters Mashpee Elder for assisting me with my journey. Special thanks to Kerrie Helms Mashpee Wampanoag Traditional Basket Maker and Artisan and Photographer Amanda Jean Kowalski
