Shinnecock Indian Nation
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Lands
In and around the Town of Southampton on the eastern end of Long Island, New York, United States
Countries United States
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Population
The Shinnecock Indian Nation has over 1,589 enrolled tribal members.
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Governance
On October 1, 2010, the Shinnecock Indian Nation was formally recognized by the United States as the 565th federally recognized tribe.
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History
Shinnecock people have lived on Long Island for about 13,000 years, were master whalers, and keep their history and culture very much alive today.
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