Unkechaug Indian Nation

09/02/2025

05/28/2025

On Saturday morning May 28th, 2016, a group of people assembled to mark the installation of a replacement New York State Historical Marker sign honoring the ...

05/24/2025

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The fifth event in our WWBA 2023 Series: Legacy of Long Island’s First Peoples. In 1791, Thomas Jefferson sat with three elderly Unkechaug women, whom he was...

05/24/2025

https://www.courthousenews.com/second-circuit-ends-glass-eel-fishing-season-for-unkechaug-indian-nation/

The Second Circuit panel said the a 17th century treaty granting the tribe the right to harvest glass eels is not binding because it predates the U.S. Constitution.

03/28/2025

In the shadowy borderlands, a sleek sports car streaked across the dusty terrain, its engine roaring like a beast, with police cars hot on its trail, their sirens piercing the night.

01/28/2025

01/22/2025

01/20/2025

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – A Legacy of Justice and Equality

Today, the Unkechaug Indian Nation joins people across the country in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights continues to resonate deeply with all who seek fairness and dignity for their communities.

As Native people, we recognize the shared struggles for freedom, respect, and equity that unite us. Dr. King’s dream inspires us to stand together, honoring our ancestors, advocating for our rights, and building bridges of understanding and unity.

On this day of remembrance and service, let us reflect on the values that Dr. King upheld—justice, peace, and the courage to speak out against inequality. Together, we can continue to walk the path of healing and progress for all people.