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The Shinnecock Nation’s Land: Is It A Territory Or A Reservation?

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Official Shinnecock Indian Nation signs say

Official Shinnecock Indian Nation signs say "territory." ANISAH ABDULLAH

Official Shinnecock Indian Nation signs say

Official Shinnecock Indian Nation signs say "territory." ANISAH ABDULLAH

authorAnisah Abdullah on Sep 9, 2019
The Shinnecock Indian Nation’s 800-acre peninsula of land, known as Shinnecock Neck, has been called both a territory and a reservation — state law, Wikipedia pages and Google Maps list... more

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