The present-day Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Council, Founders and Advisors represent a long and storied tradition of Walmsley descendants working to establish our Indigenous rights. The modern day journey began with the late Bernice (Walmsley) Young (Swift Wind) and her late siblings, Edward, Jerry, Jr., Robert and Richard, who worked tirelessly throughout their lifetimes to bring recognition to the Walmsley family for, as Great Moose put it: “the remarkable lineage to Massasoit” and to those Indigenous leaders of the original Tribes of the 17th-century first contact.
Swift Wind, along with her daughter Diane LaFrance, her granddaughter Roxanne Young-Perry, her grandson Wayne Young and her great nephew, the late Deon Walmsley collaborated with the Late Russell Gardner (Great Moose), the Wampanoag Historian, who certified the Walmsley family as descendants of, in his words: “Massasoit Ousemaquin through his daughter Aime and the Sachem Tuspaquin of Nemasket.”
In 2018, the Council and Founders were given the task of reviving the Nemasket Tribal Nation Walmsley Wolf Clan in the 21st-century and beyond.
Nemasket Council and Founders
- Wompsikuk Mukquoshim, Eagle Wolf(Lance Young): is Chairman of the Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Council. He leads the Council in direction and purpose, works to develop strategies and action plans necessary to implement on our vision and short and long-term goals and initiatives. Lance is a a Marketing Executive in the High Tech Industry where he has worked for over twenty-five years. Previously, he was the Director of Human Potential Development for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and still works with the Tribal Council when needed. He is an advisor to the Partnership of Historic Bostons, and a certified facilitator of the Strengthening Indigenous Families program. Lance has a BA from Middlebury College in Spanish and Dance. He is also a graduate of the Center for Creative Leadership(CCL) and the Byron Katie School of the Work. Lance holds the ceremonial title of Walmsley Wolf Clan Chief Sachem.
- Wunnêgin Sóchepo, Gentle Snow(Lorraine Bailey): is the Vice Chairwoman of the Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Council. She is the daughter of the late Bernice Walmsley (Swift wind). Vice Chairwoman Bailey worked for 15 years as a financial administrator for the Narragansett Indian tribe, acquiring extensive knowledge and experience in Native American politics. She also served as a committee member of the natural resources department dedicated to preserving tribal lands and tribal rights. Vice Chairwoman Bailey also worked at the University of Rhode Island as a purchasing and receivables agent for the College of Pharmacy for 20 years retiring in 2017.
- Alsoomse Wequash, Independent Swan(Debra Walmsley Brown): is the Treasurer of the Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Council. She collaborates with the chair and the vice-chair to bring about strategies and plans for our Tribal family. She is a registered nurse with over 40 years of experience in healthcare, most recently as Director of Patient Services at Lifespan Health System. In that capacity, she was responsible for managing several department budgets and daily operations.treasurer of the council. Debra has a BS in Social and Health Sciences and MPA from Roger Williams University.
- Mashquanon, Night Hawk(Wayne Young): holds the seat of 1st Councilor. He is also President of the Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Tribal Preservation Trust. He is a a 10 year veteran of the United States Coast Guard and currently works for the State of Rhode Island. Wayne is a wampum artist and has revived the ancient tradition of our Ancestors creating things of beauty again, by transforming the quahog shell into items of Indigenous wearable art.
- Weenont, Raven(Roxanne Young-Perry): is a Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Councilor. She is an officer of the Genealogy Committee, and is also Treasurer of the Preservation Trust, Inc. Roxanne has over 29 years of combined experience in Tribal Government, Business and Finance. In addition, she currently works for the Mashantucket Tribal Nation, serving as Executive Assistant to the Tribal Council Treasurer.
- Hurit Tehya Ogin, Wild Blossom(Rochelle Young): is a Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Councilor. She serves on the Genealogy Committee and is an officer of the Preservation Trust. Rochelle currently works at Kent Hospital as a CNA/Secretary where she has been for nearly 12 years. Rochelle has been in the medical field for over 20 years.
- Oo noo onk Mukquoshim, Howling Wolf(Joseph Walmsley): is a Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Tribal Councilor. He is also an officer of the Preservation Trust. He is also involved in many other initiatives from cultural and crafts to genealogy and youth development. Joseph is a Certified Peer Mentor and a certified Direct Support Specialist. While employed for Comprehensive Community Action, he has used his Peer mentoring skills to support and work closely as an advocate with the homeless at Harrington Hall.
- Népun Pēshaun, Summer Flower(Jaime Brown): is a Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Councilor. She works with council leadership, members, and advisors with upcoming events and various resources to support and benefit the nation. Jaime has worked in healthcare for 15 years with her recent role as a pharmaceutical consultant supporting providers and patients to obtain better access to various therapies/medications. Jaime has her BA in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island and her MBA from Bethel University.
- Manunnappu Mukquoshim, Quiet Wolf(Scott Young): is a Founder who initiated our efforts to re-establish a Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket presence in the 21st century and beyond. Scott also serves on the Preservation Trust as an Officer. He is the Tribe’s chief genealogist and principal historian. Scott is a master at creating Eastern Woodlands Regalia and is also a wampum artist, and like his first cousin Wayne, he has engaged the genetically passed down skills of our Ancestors to create things of beauty in the tradition of the Nemasket people. Scott holds the ceremonial title of “The Keeper.”
- Kesuk-Anogqs, Day Star(Chris Davis Ralls): is a Founder who has helped the Council refine our vision for moving forward in the 21st century. Chris has extensive experience in Tribal Government, having worked for many years for the Treasurer and the Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. While she has stepped back from full-time involvement as a founding advisor to the Council, she is still called upon from time to time to assist with projects
Our Advisors
Nemasket Advisors play a critical role in assisting the Tribal Council successfully move forward. They provide an essential communication link to membership and serve on all of our committees. Our advisors are part of our decision-making process and work to provide visibility within our membership. Walmsley Wolf Clan Nemasket Advisors are members of the Tribe in good standing. The Advisors are:
- Shawn Hazard
- James Whitford
- Ashley Richardson
- Rodney Smith
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