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The Official Site Of
Shane Weeks
From The Shinnecock Nation
Aquay! Hello!
The Official Site Of
Shane Weeks
From The Shinnecock Nation
The Official Site Of
Shane Weeks
From The Shinnecock Nation
The Official Site Of
Shane Weeks
From The Shinnecock Nation
Shane Weeks is a member of the Shinnecock Nation of Southampton, New York. Shane's traditional name is "Bizhiki Nibauit", which means Standing Buffalo. He is also from the Buffalo Clan. Shane is dedicated to his community and represents his people in a number of capacities. He is also owner of Ohke Creations. As an author, traditional singer and dancer, cultural consultant, artist and a member of several boards and committees. In 2023 Shane was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Volunteer Award by HRM Queen Angique Monet of the Eti-Oni Lands of Nigeria and founder of the New Generation In Action organization. Shane's mission is to bridge the gap between his community of Shinnecock, the local community, and communities abroad.
By Shane Weeks, is a history of the Shinnecock Indian Nation as seen through his eyes. Published in March 2022, Shane started writing this book in 2017. The book features traditional knowledge, opinions, facts, and and insight to his life as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. it is his hopes that this book can contribute to the foundation future generations can stand on.
See this article on Shane's book premier here:
You can hear Shane speak on his book during a radio interview on a Conversation With Dawn Karima here:
http://talktainmentradio.com/podcasts/CONVERSATION%20WITH%20DAWN%20KARIMA-031622.mp3
Ohke Creations is primarily a Soy Wax Candle company revealing the connection through each candle in a luxury sensory experience. Ohke Creations also sells jewelry and crafts!
As a multi-disciplinary artist, Shane has been able to express his culture and knowledge to communities world-wide. He has worked with materials such as leather, wood, stone, bone and other natural materials. He is a master wampum maker, creating beads and other objects from the quahog clam shells. Shane also works in the mediums of social practice, traditional dance, tradtional music, film, and photography.
Shane is able to convey his message as a cultural consultant to a broad audience in many ways. Hosting presentations and workshops at various schools, organizations, community events, he is able to spread his knowledge. Shane sits on many committees and boards such as the Southampton Town Arts and Culture Committee, Watermill Center Community Fellowship, Shinnecock Nation Natural Resources Committee, Graves Protection Warriors Society, Southampton Town / Shinnecock Nation Cultural Heritage Stewardship Committee and many more. Shane enjoys the fact that in today's society he finds there are people that are willing to listen, engage, and learn about his people.
Shane has worked in the film industry part time for several years. He primarily works in the Art Department as Art Director, Leadman, or Art Assistant. Some of the films he has been a part of include MONTAUK, THE LAST THING MARY SAW, Bravo's SUMMER HOUSE, and Amazon's METRO PARK SEASON 2.
The Shinnecock Graves Protection Warrior Society (GPWS) is a group of members of the Shinnecock Nation working together to protect and preserve known and unknown burial sites on Long Island. GPWS is Chaired by Rebecca Genia and Shane Weeks and consists of several other Shinnecock members and is supported by the members of several tribes nation wide.
This work is showcased in the film Conscience Point. The film has been featured on PBS and now available to rent on Vimeo.
See link below.
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.
The Shinnecock Land Acquisition and Stewardship Fund supports the Trust’s efforts to acquire, restore and steward sacred Shinnecock land in conjunction with the GPWS
You can make a tax-deductible gift in support of Shinnecock Land Acquisition and Stewardship Fund through the Peconic Land Trust online or by mail to Peconic Land Trust, 296 Hampton Road, Southampton, NY 11968. Please indicate Shinnecock Land Acquisition and Stewardship Fund when making your donation.
Rent "Conscience Point" on Vimeo From Women Make Films.
Conscience Point, featured on PBS, is a film that documents the history of land struggles in the Town of Southampton. Following the point of view of several members of the Shinnecock Nation and members of the Town of Southampton. Conscience Point dives into the current and historic battle to protect sacred burial grounds of the Shinnecock people.
Starring Rebecca Genia of the Shinnecock Nation and also featuring, Shane Weeks, Lance Gumbs and Kelly Dennis of Shinnecock.
The Shinnecock Nation is a self-governing, federally recognized tribe. The sovereign nation consists of approximately 1,700 enrolled members. About 700 of which live on their residential territory on the western boarder of Southampton Village, New York. This territory is close to 1,000 acres. They also control about 90 acres in Hampton Bays just west of the Shinnecock Canal.
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