The Long Island History Project

Tales from the Shinnecock


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Welcome back to our Native American Heritage Month discussion!

From Whaling and Fishing by Charles Nordhoff, 1895.

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From Whaling and Fishing by Charles Nordhoff, 1895.

Today we bring you the rest of our conversation with members of the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum in Southampton, Long Island. This time out we'll hear from director and curator David Bunn Martine. David relates how he got interested in Shinnecock history and by telling his family's story he uncovers much of the scope and sweep of the Native American experience.

Geronimo. Illustrated American, Aug 16, 1890

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Geronimo. Illustrated American, Aug 16, 1890

By the end of the episode you'll hear about Samson Occum, long whaling voyages, the Shinnecock connection to Teddy Roosevelt, Geronimo, the Boarding School Period and more. We also talk about the difference between Plains and Woodlands people and the enduring danger of stereotypes.

Thanks also to Eileen Dugan, Education Coordinator at the Museum, for arranging these interviews.

http://wwwx.dowling.edu/library/new/Shinnecock2.mp3

Stream in the player above or download audio.

Further Research

  • David Martine
  • The Shinnecock Nation on Facebook
  • Shinnecock Indian Nation
  • Shinnecock interview part I
  • The Indian Mariners Project
  • The Occum Circle
  • American Indian Artists, Inc.
  • Native American Heritage Month
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