The Shinnecock Indian Nation is one of the oldest self-governing tribes in the State of New York and was formally recognized by the United States federal government as the 565th federally recognized tribe on October 1, 2010.  Historically, the language of the Shinnecock people is an eastern Algonquian dialect and they have owned and occupied their aboriginal homelands in and around the Town of Southampton on the eastern end of Long Island from time immemorial.  In their Algonquian language, the Shinnecock name roughly translates into English as "people of the stony shore.”

The Shinnecock Graves Protection Warrior Society (GPWS), founded in 2016, is dedicated to preserving and protecting sacred burial sites on Long Island. The GWPS works closely with state and town officials to safeguard these sites. Their goal is to ensure that uncovered remains are respectfully reburied, ideally in their original locations. The Society also plays a crucial role in repatriating remains and funerary objects from museums, ensuring that these sacred items return to their rightful resting places.

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph is a community of vowed Catholic women and lay associates committed to Christ’s mission of unity with God, one another, and all creation. Through prayer, service, and advocacy, we stand with the poor and vulnerable and partner with others to serve the dear neighbor. Our Mission Network supports diverse ministries including Catholic high schools, literacy programs, spirituality centers, pastoral care, and senior housing. We also advocate for justice through anti-racism efforts, care for creation, immigration reform, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and non-violence.

“The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery emerged from the Mennonite Church in 2014. We are a group of people who work together to mobilize Christian church communities to dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery and follow Indigenous leadership. We proclaim an Anabaptist spirit of discipleship rooted in the call to love of neighbor, seeking right relationship and reconciliation through active non-violence. We believe that it is now the Church’s responsibility to undo the Doctrine of Discovery in the name of Christ.”

The Land Trust Alliance’s mission is to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America. We accomplish this by empowering and mobilizing land trusts in communities across America to conserve land — and connect people to the land — for the benefit of all.Description goes here

The Peconic Land Trust has established a special fund for the acquisition, restoration and ongoing stewardship of Shinnecock sacred land in the Town of Southampton.

“Land Justice Futures supports religious communities as they discern the future of the lands they’ve loved for generations and supports them to incorporate land justice into that process. We’re your one-stop shop for exploring how land justice might become a part of your property plan. From informational webinars to deep historical education, relationship-building support to technical assistance; we’re here to help communities envision how their lands can support a just, loving, and livable future for all of us. “