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Important Housing Survey
Good Day Shinnecock Community, The Housing Department has received 64 responses so far to the IHBG Survey that was sent out on November 9th . With over 300 tribal members living on territory, we still need many more voices to ensure this funding truly reflects the needs of our people. This survey is essential in helping us determine: How many new construction homes and rental units are needed, How much funding should be dedicated to home renovations and repairs, And how

Shinnecock Nation
Dec 10, 20251 min read
Interior Board of Indian Appeals Affirms Shinnecock Nation’s Westwoods Land Determination
The Shinnecock Nation secured a significant legal victory on July 7, when the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) dismissed appeals...

Shinnecock Nation
Jul 15, 20251 min read


Shinnecock Nation Celebrates Reclamation of First Piece of Aboriginal Land in Over 400 Years Historic Ceremony Marks a Triumph for the Shinnecock People
The Shinnecock Nation is proud to announce the successful purchase of a sacred piece of land located at 13 Indian Road, adjacent to West...

Shinnecock Nation
May 21, 20252 min read


State-Native American Relations Subcommittee Meeting
On Monday, May 12, 2025, Chairwoman Lisa Goree, Vice-Chairman Lance Gumbs, and COT Secretary Sienna Hunter-Cuyjet joined leaders from the...

Shinnecock Nation
May 16, 20252 min read


Congratulations to Our New and Returning Shinnecock Trustees
We are proud to welcome first-time trustees COT Secretary Sienna Hunter-Cuyjet and General Council Secretary Edgar Franklin III to the...

Shinnecock Nation
Apr 9, 20251 min read


WSP Opens Food Pantry
On March 29, the Wuneechanunk Shinnecock Preschool proudly opened its brand-new in-school food pantry, providing essential support for...

Shinnecock Nation
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Land Determination
Today the Shinnecock Indian Nation and the Council of Trustees received notification from Bryan Newland, the Assistant Secretary of the...

Shinnecock Nation
Jan 2, 20251 min read


Travel Plaza Groundbreaking
On August 2, 2024, the Shinnecock Nation celebrated the groundbreaking of a new gas station and travel plaza in Hampton Bays. Located on...

Shinnecock Nation
Aug 2, 20241 min read


COT Attends the NYS Indigenous Nations Summit
On July 30, 2024, the Council of Trustees attended the first New York State Indigenous Nations Summit hosted by Governor Kathy Hochul at...

Shinnecock Nation
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Chairwoman of the Shinnecock Council of Trustees, Lisa Goree, Presented with a Proclamation
At the June 25th General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Welker and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey presented...

Shinnecock Nation
Jul 2, 20241 min read


Visit from Secretary Haaland
On Friday, June 28, the US Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, made an official visit to Shinnecock. During her visit, she met with...

Shinnecock Nation
Jun 29, 20241 min read


Shinnecock Welcomes New Trustees
We are excited to announce a historic milestone for the Shinnecock Indian Nation: the election of our first female chairwoman, Lisa...

Shinnecock Nation
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Retirement Party Honors Employees for Their Remarkable Contributions
A retirement party was organized and hosted by Shinnecock employees to honor Joan Williams, Health Advocate for the Community Health...

Shinnecock Nation
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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