Shinnecock Nation explores opening tribal college at Stony Brook Southampton site - 27 East

Shinnecock Nation explores opening tribal college at Stony Brook Southampton site

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author on Jun 22, 2010
The Shinnecock Indian Nation, which secured federal recognition just last week, is interested in opening a tribe-operated college at the current site of Stony Brook Southampton, officials said. Tribal Trustee... more

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