Shinnecock

WSHU's Jeniece Roman spoke with former Shinnecock Tribal Nation Chairman Bryan Polite about his time in leadership.

Lisa Goree is the new chair of the Council of Trustees for the Shinnecock tribe. Since the trustee system was established in 1792, there has never been a woman to lead the council.

It was called SCALP, which stood for the Suffolk County Aquaculture Lease Program. The acronym refers to a term that is deeply offensive to Native Americans.

Shinnecock Tribal Nation Chairman Bryan Polite said he will officially step away from the position in April. He has decided to leave a year early to take personal time off.

Ma’s House and BIPOC Art Studio on Long Island presents “Family Ties: Celebration of Love, Kinship, and Belonging.” The exhibition will showcase art from Black, Indigenous and other artists of color from New York.

Indigenous tribes across the United States are responding after the Vatican denied its "Doctrine of Discovery."

The Shinnecock Kelp Farmers received $75,000 from The Nature Conservancy to help expand their Indigenous-run kelp farm and hatchery in Shinnecock Bay on eastern Long Island.

Shinnecock tribal member Germain Smith experienced the struggles Indigenous students face in high schools on the East End of Long Island. Now, he sits on an advisory council of Indigenous leaders from around the state to address Indigenous education needs.

Shinnecock Tribal member Germain Smith has been selected to join an advisory council of Indigenous leaders formed by the New York State Department of Education.

Stony Brook University hosted a panel discussing the intersection of art, environmental justice and Indigenous knowledge on Thursday, October 27.