Members of the Shinnecock Nation of Long Island will be visiting Adelphi University to teach about Shinnecock culture, tradition, and history through lecture and film.
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Cholena Smith, a member of the Shinnecock Nation, graduate of Stony Brook University and educator at the Wuneechanunk Shinnecock Pre-School, will educate the public on Shinnecock heritage and how to teach about it.
Smith, who is a published author, uses her academic skills, entwined with knowledge learned from her family and community of elders, to preserve the culture of the Shinnecock Nation.
The lecture will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Adelphi’s Center for Recreation and Sports, Campbell Lounge 2 and 3.
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Adelphi will be screening the independent film, “Shinnecock,” produced by Thom Hoffman, with consultation from Janine Tinsley-Roe, a Shinnecock and Unkechaug tribal member. The film explores history from the perspective of members of the Shinnecock Nation.
The screening will take place in Adelphi’s Ruth S. Harvey University Center, 2nd floor ballroom, at 7 p.m.
The events are sponsored by: The Department of History, Anthropology Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, Political Science, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Center for African, Black and Carribbean Studies, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, Collaboration Project and Swirbul Libraries.
