Janine Tinsley-Roe is a member of the Shinnecock & Unkechaug of Long Island and direct descendant of Paul Cuffee and the tribal families that advised Thomas Jefferson, William Floyd, James Madison, Ben Franklin and others of the Native civil process, while they framed the Declaration of Independence. Her historic family clan has always lived on Long Island and she is the founder of the Shinnecock-Sewanaka Society Inc., a grassroots community development organization established to provide a support system and the preservation of history and rights.
“We have produced with filmmaker Thom Hoffman, Shinnecock, which depicts the history, culture and unique perspectives of Native people who have inhabited Long Island for thousands of years. This story is a microcosm for nation-wide efforts advocating social justice, environmental stewardship…”
1-2:30 p.m, New Academic Building (NAB) Room 2107
Viewing of the Film and discussion with the speaker
2:30-4 p.m., Woodlands Hall 1/Global Center (1st floor)
MEET AND GREET WITH THE SPEAKER
These programs are sponsored by the SUNY Old Westbury Social and Environmental Justice Institute and The Global Center.
Questions?
Please contact Dr. Diana Papademas via email at papademasd@oldwestbury.edu