About
Shinnecock Photo Project attempts to reinforce our connection to the land and aims to present ourselves in a web-based portraiture platform. This project is led by enrolled Shinnecock Indian Nation tribal member photographer Jeremy Dennis.
The Shinnecock Portrait Project is made possible with Special thanks to MDOC Storyteller’s Institute hosted at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, in June 2018.
Support
Legacy Photos
Latest News & Exhibits
Shinnecock Portrait Show at Ma’s House
We are pleased to announce our upcoming exhibit at Ma’s House titled “Shinnecock Portraits – Faces of a Living Culture.” The exhibit will feature a stunning collection of photographs of Shinnecock people captured by talented Shinnecock photographers. In addition, we will showcase a series of archival Shinnecock photos that offer a glimpse into the rich history of this vibrant culture. The exhibit promises to be an immersive experience with dynamic programming that explores the intersection of photography and
Public Art Fund | Art on The Grid
The Shinnecock Portrait Project and Vincent’s portrait has been featured in Public Art Fund’s “Art on the Grid” exhibit! Read more about the exhibit here: https://www.publicartfund.org/exhibitions/view/art-on-the-grid-july27/ About the Exhibition 50 artists’ reflections on the pandemic at 500+ locations citywide. Art on the Grid responds to this historic moment. Our lives have been completely transformed by the devastation of a global pandemic and the rise of one of the largest social justice movements in modern history. This spring, Public
MDOC Institute
MDOC Institute – Project Beginnings Founded in 2014, the annual Storytellers’ Institute sponsored by Skidmore College’s John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS) is a five-week residency hosted at the college campus. For the month of June, the institute welcomes its fellows and the Saratoga Springs local community to engage in lively and thought-provoking conversation, workshops and inspiration addressing a timely topic or theme. MDOC Institute Visiting Fellows – Image Jeremy Dennis 2018 Theme : Surveil / Surveilled
Contemporary Shinnecock Portraits & Interviews
Vincent Cuffee
Vincent’s portrait was part of Public Art Fund’s Art on the Grid exhibit throughout New York City. Read more here: https://www.publicartfund.org/exhibitions/view/art-on-the-grid-july27/ Vincent Cuffee: My name is Vincent Cuffee. My parents are Eugene and Mabel Cuffee. I’m born and raised here my whole life. Jeremy Dennis: Do you mind describing yourself in terms of profession and maybe how you chose it? V: I just like being outside really. Anything I do is outside. I’ve always been outside, you know,
Marcus Williams
Marcus Williams: My name is Marcus Drew Williams, I am son to Mitchell and Vanessa Williams, one of the triplets. I’m a Shinnecock member. I’m also one of the firstborn triplets of the Shinnecock Nation. My grandfather is Donald Williams. His eldest brother, Harry, was trustee for over 27 years, probably 30 years and hopefully, that continues in my family with my brother Maurice now running for trustee as well in this upcoming election. I’m a freelance associate
Bryan Polite
Bryan Polite | Shinnecock Tribal Chairman Jeremy: Would you introduce who you are and your title in your nation? Brian: Sure! I am Chairman of the Council of Trustees, which is the head of the Shinnecock Indian Nation government. J: And we are sitting now in your business, do you want to talk a bit about where we are? B: Sure, we are currently in Raindrops Cafe. We do table cuisine, we have coffee from over three continents
Nicky Dennis-Banks
Interview with my cousin Nicky Banks. We talk about her life, the reservation, and future projects. Please enjoy! Nicole Dennis Banks: Aquay – My name is Nicole Dennis Banks. My native name is Shanowa, which means White Dove, and I am the daughter of Doreen and David, also the granddaughter of Avery “Chief Eagle Eye” Dennis. I took great honor in carrying on my grandfather’s legacy of becoming the first woman to be a tribal leader to the
Tohanash Tarrant
An interview with Tohanash Tarrant. We speak about bead work, family, owning a business, and growing up on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation.
Chenae
Chenae Bullock is a Shinnecock Tribal Member, historian, activist, Powwow dancer and vendor. In our interview, she spoke about her experience living on and off the reservation, the DAPL Water Protectors, and her life on the water. Chenae: My name is Chenae Bullock, I am the daughter of Ester Lee, granddaughter of Ferdinand and Thelma Lee of the Shinnecock Tribe. I am an activist, traditionalist, historian, and indigenous woman. I currently do work within heritage and cultural preservation.
Browse Legacy Photos Below
The Shinnecock Portrait Project follows the footsteps of tribal members who have been the subject of portrait photographs or have been photographers themselves.
These portraits instill a sense of ancestral pride and an example of the urgency and purpose in preserving our image for future generations. Our image, stories, and resilience are part of our legacy and memory.
