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Southampton Town and Shinnecock Nation Come Together To Celebrate Inaugural Shinnecock Heritage Day

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Shinnecock Tribal Council Chairwoman Lisa Goree. DANA SHAW

Shinnecock Tribal Council Chairwoman Lisa Goree. DANA SHAW

On Tuesday the 14th anniversary of the Shinnecock Nation becoming a federally recognized Native American tribe, Southampton Town hosted the inaugural Shinnecock Heritage Day in the Town Hall auditorium. The evening marked the first time the Town of Southampton held an official event recognizing the Shinnecock Nation’s sovereign status as a federally recognized tribe. DANA SHAW

On Tuesday the 14th anniversary of the Shinnecock Nation becoming a federally recognized Native American tribe, Southampton Town hosted the inaugural Shinnecock Heritage Day in the Town Hall auditorium. The evening marked the first time the Town of Southampton held an official event recognizing the Shinnecock Nation’s sovereign status as a federally recognized tribe. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilman Michael Iasilli. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilman Michael Iasilli. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. DANA SHAW

Shinnecock Tribal Trustee Bianca Collins. DANA SHAW

Shinnecock Tribal Trustee Bianca Collins. DANA SHAW

authorCailin Riley on Oct 2, 2024
On Tuesday, October 1, the 14th anniversary of the Shinnecock Nation becoming a federally recognized Native American tribe, Southampton Town hosted the inaugural Shinnecock Heritage Day in the Town Hall... more

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