Shinnecock Nation

The Shinnecock Nation reclaimed eight acres of ancestral land in Hampton Bays after a 6-year effort, marking a historic step in restoring tribal territory and resisting local government opposition.

The Shinnecock Nation art space hosts resident artists and holds classes to keep its 13,000-year-old culture alive in the Hamptons.

A New York state court has ordered the Shinnecock Tribal Nation to stop construction of a travel plaza in Hampton Bays.

A New York state court will consider whether to issue an injunction against the Shinnecock Tribal Nation to stop the construction of a travel plaza in Hampton Bays.

Tensions escalated at this week's Southampton board meeting when Shinnecock tribal members confronted the board over a recent lawsuit. It alleges that the construction of the gas station and travel plaza violates zoning ordinances and state and local laws and creates a public nuisance.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has confirmed that Westwoods property in Hampton Bays belongs to the Shinnecock Tribal Nation.

The Town of Southampton is suing the trustees of the Shinnecock Tribal Nation over the construction of its travel plaza in Hampton Bays.

A New York court has ordered the Shinnecock Nation to shut down two electronic billboards in Hampton Bays.

President Biden formally apologized for the federal government's Native American boarding schools, calling it a "horrific era" in the nation's history. Tribal leaders view it as a crucial first step toward healing, while emphasizing the need for ongoing action to address historical injustices and support Indigenous communities.

The Town of Southampton is in talks with the Shinnecock Tribal Nation after some residents complained about an economic development project on tribal land.