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Shinnecock Nation Members Protest New Home Being Built On Native American Burial Grounds

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Shinnecock Tribal Members protest in front of a property being built on Montauk Highway in Shinnecock Hills that is said to have ancient human remains.

Shinnecock Tribal Members protest in front of a property being built on Montauk Highway in Shinnecock Hills that is said to have ancient human remains.

Shinnecock Tribal Members protest in front of a property being built on Montauk Highway in Shinnecock Hills that is said to have ancient human remains.

Shinnecock Tribal Members protest in front of a property being built on Montauk Highway in Shinnecock Hills that is said to have ancient human remains. RACHEL VALDESPINO

Shinnecock Tribal members gather on Montauk Highway to raise awareness about the home being built on Sugar Loaf.

Shinnecock Tribal members gather on Montauk Highway to raise awareness about the home being built on Sugar Loaf. RACHEL VALDESPINO

Rachel Valdespino on Jan 7, 2020
The Shinnecock Nation has been continuing a fight to preserve what remains of undeveloped land thought to contain ancient Native American burial grounds. Last week, members of the Nation learned... more

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