Telling our Story: Long Island’s Native American Heritage

Join us as we honor and celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with members from the Matinecock, Montaukett, Setalcott, Shinnecock, and Unkechaug Nations, as they tell their stories of strength and survival through voice and dance.

The Montaukett Dancers will present two performances: a Women’s Traditional Dance and a Women’s Blanket Dance. Madeline “Mandy” Jackson, a member of the Montaukett Nation, will moderate the program and offer a Four Directions Blessing. Joining the event, Helen Sells, Co-Chair of the Setalcott Nation, and Sandi Brewster-walker, Executive Director & Government Affairs Officer of the Montaukett Indian Nation, will share insights on the heritage of Long Island’s Native American community, as well as members of the Unkechaug, Matinecock, and Shinnecock Nations. 

This will be a beautiful and exciting program for all ages to learn more about our Native American history and the cultural experiences!

LOCATION

The Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room (To ensure the preservation of our collections, building temperatures are kept cool. For your comfort, we suggest bringing a light jacket or sweater).

REGISTRATION

Please note: This event is currently at full capacity with pre-registrants. However, if you would like to try to attend, we recommend arriving at the Carriage Museum by 12:45 on the day of the program as last-minute openings may become available if pre-registered participants do not check in. Availability is not guaranteed. The Carriage Museum is on the East side of the Campus. For questions, please contact Lynn Adler at Ladler@longislandmuseum.org.

---

The Long Island Museum sits on traditional lands of Setalcott, part of the larger area that was the territory of the First Peoples of Long Island.

*Please note that the date of this program has changed from what was originally printed in our fall events calendars due to scheduling changes.