The Leiber Collection is thrilled to welcome Bizhiki Nibauit, Shane Weeks from The Shinnecock Nation as he discusses the history of Shinnecock and its relationship to other indigenous communities on Long Island and in the Northeast.
From Shane: "I will discuss our culture and way of life as it has evolved throughout the pre-contact, colonial and modern eras of Shinnecock history, giving an overview of the timeline that brings our community into the present day."
Shane will have his book ‘Good Neighbors: A Shinnecock History From a Shinnecock Perspective’ for sale as well. Good Neighbors is a very important exploration of local history told through the eyes of a Shinnecock member and it is a chance for people today and in the future to learn about this Indigenous nation’s rich culture and traditions.
Shane Weeks, born February 16, 1990, is a proud member of the Shinnecock Nation. His upbringing on the Shinnecock Reservation has encouraged him to take on the responsibility of making our world better for future generations. Shane grew up understanding the importance of his culture and his connection to the natural world. His goal is to help encourage the preservation of his people’s history.
We are so very honored to have Shane share his life story and the story of his ancestors with us.
The Leiber Collection is located at 446 Old Stone Highway in the East Hampton hamlet of Springs. For more information see the website at www.leibercollection.org, email info@leibercollection.org or call 631-329-3288.
To reserve tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shane-weeks-shinnecock-culture-tickets-752592352987?aff=oddtdtcreator
