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Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Turn To Tara team granted rare access to Shinnecock Nation traditions

The Shinnecock Nation elected its first female chairwoman a few months ago and granted the 'Turn To Tara' team rare access to their tribal traditions.

News 12 Staff

Oct 13, 2024, 3:47 PM

Updated 30 days ago

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Monday is Indigenous Peoples' Day – and this year, one of the nation's oldest Native American tribes is also celebrating "a historical changing of the guard."
The Shinnecock Nation elected its first female chairwoman a few months ago and granted the 'Turn To Tara' team rare access to their tribal traditions.