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First Literature Project Focuses on Revitalization of Shinnecock Language, Using VR for an Immersive Experience

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Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Anthony Madonna, Guild Hall's PattiKenner Director of Learning + New Works, with Wunetu Wequai Tarrant. SHAWN MILLER

Anthony Madonna, Guild Hall's PattiKenner Director of Learning + New Works, with Wunetu Wequai Tarrant. SHAWN MILLER

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Members of Ayim Kutoowonk (She Speaks), the Shinnecock language revitalization collective, from left: Cholena Boyd-Smith, Wunetu Wequai Tarrant, Kaysha Haile and Ahanu Valdez. REBEKAH PHOENIX

Members of Ayim Kutoowonk (She Speaks), the Shinnecock language revitalization collective, from left: Cholena Boyd-Smith, Wunetu Wequai Tarrant, Kaysha Haile and Ahanu Valdez. REBEKAH PHOENIX

Members of Ayim Kutoowonk (She Speaks), the Shinnecock language revitalization collective, from left: Cholena Boyd-Smith, Wunetu Wequai Tarrant, Kaysha Haile and Ahanu Valdez. REBEKAH PHOENIX

Members of Ayim Kutoowonk (She Speaks), the Shinnecock language revitalization collective, from left: Cholena Boyd-Smith, Wunetu Wequai Tarrant, Kaysha Haile and Ahanu Valdez. REBEKAH PHOENIX

Christian Scheider on set. PHIL LEHANS

Christian Scheider on set. PHIL LEHANS

Christina Tarrant is one of several members of the Shinnecock Nation whose interview is part of the exhibit. REBEKAH PHOENIX

Christina Tarrant is one of several members of the Shinnecock Nation whose interview is part of the exhibit. REBEKAH PHOENIX

Christina Tarrant is one of several members of the Shinnecock Nation whose interview is part of the exhibit. REBEKAH PHOENIX

Christina Tarrant is one of several members of the Shinnecock Nation whose interview is part of the exhibit. REBEKAH PHOENIX

Christian Scheider. PHIL LEHANS

Christian Scheider. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

An interview with Becky Genia is part of the First Literature Project. PHIL LEHANS

An interview with Becky Genia is part of the First Literature Project. PHIL LEHANS

Margo Thunderbird. PHIL LEHANS

Margo Thunderbird. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Margo Thunderbird's interview is a part of the exhibit. PHIL LEHANS

Margo Thunderbird's interview is a part of the exhibit. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Wunetu Wequai Tarrant worked with fellow Guild Hall Community Artist-in-Residence Christian Scheider for two years on the First Literature Project, which centers around the revitalization of the Shinnecock language. The virtual reality exhibit will open at Guild Hall on May 18. PHIL LEHANS

Becky Genia. PHIL LEHANS

Becky Genia. PHIL LEHANS

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