Photo: Myra E. Squires, Ruthie Squires-Johnson, and Vicki Lewis regularly perform traditional Montaukett dances by Jason Motlagh
The October 22, 2026 edition of Rolling Stone magazine, probes the continued denial of state recognition of the Montaukett Indian tribe, despite strong historical and legal evidence for their status as American Indians.
‘We’re Not Going to Be Erased’: Why Is New York Denying This Native American Tribe Recognition?
The Montaukett, the original inhabitants of the Hamptons, were stripped of their land and tribal rights a century ago. They’ve been fighting to regain recognition ever since. So why, despite bipartisan support, do successive Democratic governors keep vetoing their hopes?
