Shinnecock Powwow Is Invite-Only

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 09:54

A scene from the grand entrance of the powwow in 2017

Taylor K. Vecsey

September 1, 2021

The Shinnecock Indian Nation's annual powwow is closed to the public for the second year in a row because of Covid-19.

Only tribal members and invited guests may attend the limited festivities on Saturday in Southampton, though certain events, such as canoe races and traditional dancing, will be live-streamed on the nation's official powwow Facebook page. It can be found by searching "Shinnecock 73rd Annual Pow-Wow."

Bryan Polite, the tribal chairman, pledged that next year, "We'll be back and better than ever."

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