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Linda Coombs is an author, artist, historian and member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). Born and raised in Martha's Vineyard, she now lives with her family in the Wampanoag Community in Mashpee on Cape Cod.

Coombs began her museum career in 1974, interning as a Native American developer at Boston Children's Museum. She then worked for nearly three decades with the Wampanoag Indigenous Program at Plimoth Plantation, including 15 years as the program's associate director. Coombs has been an advocate for representing Native American culture and history authentically and respectfully.

At present, Coombs serves as program director of the Aquinnah Cultural Center, continuing to educate the public about Wampanoag history, culture, and other contributions.

=Publications=
 * Powwow. Modern Curriculum Press, 1992.
 * “Dear Friend.” Plimoth Plantation Almanack, v. 9 no. 2, 1998:1.
 * “A Wampanoag Perspective on Colonial House.”Plimoth Life, v.3 no. 1, 2004: 24-28.
 * “Wampanoag Foodways in the 17th Century." Plimoth Life 2005: 13-19
 * “New Woodland Path Makes Inroads at Wampanoag Homesite.” Plimoth Life, v. 5 no. 1, 2006: 20.
 * “Hobbamock’s Homesite.” Thanks, But No Thanks: Mirroring the Myth: Native Perspectives on Thanksgiving. Plymouth, MA: Wampanoag Indian Program. September 9, 2000: 2-3.

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