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ICAN After School Program
January 2024
Schaghticoke First Nations is proud to co-sponsor the ICAN After School Program every Wednesday from 3:00PM - 6:00PM in Bridgeport, CT. Contact SFN Tribal member Weston Nash for details at 203 526 4956.
SCHAGHTICOKE MAHICAN ROOTS IN WECHQUADNACH
November 4, 2023
A presentation in Amenia highlighting Schaghticoke history in the region. The presentation reviewed historic documents and highlighted how writers perspectives shaped historic narratives. The event was hosted by The Amenia Historic Society and Schaghticoke First Nations.
9TH ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY NYC
October 7-9, 2023
One of the country's largest Indigenous Peoples' Day event featuring local, regional, national, and international representatives of Indigenous Peoples. Arts, culture, food, for everyone to enjoy in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. SFN is a proud co-sponsor and co-organizer of this event.
GLOBAL GATHERING OF PEACE AND UNITY
September 23, 2023
Schaghticoke First Nations was invited by the Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation to participate in this multi cultural and multi faith event in Mawah, NJ. The event was televised. Sachem Hawk Storm addressed the gathering on behalf of SFN.
JOIN THE CLIMATE MARCH
August 25, 2023
The March to #EndFossilFuels fast, fair, forever in New York City takes place on September 17, as world leaders attend the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit. This historic mobilisation renews and reinforces the globally coordinated efforts focused on ending the era of fossil fuels. The scale of this mobilisation and the urgency of the moment underscore the devastating impacts of recent record breaking heat, deadly floods, and increased extreme weather events.
SHEKOMEKO HISTORY: MAHICAN & MOROVIANS
August 5, 2023
This program was presented in recognition of the Pine Plains Bicentennial. The presentation affirmed that Schaghticoke Descendants who trace their lineage to historic figures still reside in New York State and have a legitimate legacy in Putnam and Rensselaer Counties.
January 13, 2023
The Schaghticoke First Nations is one of three branches of the Schaghticoke tribe, all of them part of the Algonquin speaking nations. “It’s important to remember that we are all one people,” said Hawk Storm.
September 16, 2022
Among the speakers were those who identified themselves from various native tribes, many dressed in traditional clothing. Sachem HawkStorm, a member of the Schaghticoke People descended from Chief Katonah, called on the board and administration to work with those fighting to preserve the land and help future generations learn about Native American history.
SFN AND NEW YORK STATE’S EXTREME HEAT ACTION PLANNING
August 6, 2022
As a part of SFN's commitment to Climate Justice, Sachem Hawk Storm participated, on behalf of SFN, in the NY State's Extreme Heat Action Plan Interim Recommendations Report recently released for extreme heat action planning work in New York State.
SCHAGHTICOKE UNITY GATHERING 2022
June 4-5, 2022
Schaghticoke First Nations will hold its annual unity gathering for Tribal citizens and special, invited guests. The gathering will provide updates on the work at the Caskoak and with the Tribe in general, as well as feature story-telling, activities for children and youth, and a communal meal. Camping is welcome. For more Information, please contact sfn.tribal.email@gmail.com.
May 5, 2022
Sachem Hawk Storm of the Schaghticoke First Nation said people shouldn’t ignore the continuing violence against indigenous women in North America and South America. The remembrance day began several years ago to acknowledge the violence occurring against indigenous women.
GHOST TOWNS, FREE BLACKS, MAHICANS, QUAKERS AND MORE
January 22, 2022
Who was Chicken Warrups? What became of the Wampanoag, Pequot, and Mahican residents of Shekomenko? Schaghticoke First nations members will be a part of the conversation moderated by Valerie LaRobardier. This program is presented by the Dutchess County Genealogical Society and the Schaghticoke First Nations.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY NYC
October 10-11, 2021
The 7th Annual Commemoration of Indigenous Peoples Day NYC will take place once again on Randalls Island. Local Indigenous leaders, as well as artists, performers, and service organizations, will be featured on both days. The Schaghticoke First Nations is a member of the Coordinating Committee and a co-sponsor of this event. For more information visit https://ipdnyc.org/.
October 8, 2021
On October 8, 2021, the City of Troy New York proclaimed the second Monday in October, Indigenous Peoples Day. The Resolution also recognizes contemporary area Indigenous Peoples including the Stockbridge Munsee, the Ramapo Munsee Lenape, and the Schaghticoke First Nations.
SCHAGHTICOKE HARVEST GATHERING
October 11, 2021
Schaghticoke Community members celebrated "Harvest Gathering" at Caskoak in Columbia County, NY. The gathering was led by Clan Mother Aldonna "Snowbird" Powell Johnson. The gathering's activities shared a potluck meal, community discussions, and youth-oriented archery.
SCHAGHTICOKE WALKING TOUR OF THE DOVER STONE CHURCH
July 20, 2021
Schaghticoke First Nations collaborated with Webutuck Elementary School on an educational walking tour of the Dover Stone Church. The activity included a sharing of history and the importance of this site to the Schaghticoke. This program was a part of SFN's "United Against Racism" initiative. The Dover Stone Churchi is not a church but ia stunning rock formation and waterfall in a cave. It was used by Schaghticoke as a refuge in the 17th century.
PANEL: WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN YOUR HISTORY IS ERASED?
July 1, 2021; 6:30 PM Eastern
Sachem Hawkstorm and Kasike R. Múkaro Borrero will speak on Schaghticoke and Taíno Indigenous History. Valerie LaRobardier will moderate .This panel is presented by the Dutchess County Historic Society; Schaghticoke First Nations, and the United Confederation of Taíno People.
SCHAGHTICOKE UNITY GATHERING
June 6, 2021
Schaghticoke First Nations will hold its annual unity gathering for Tribal citizens and special, invited guests. The gathering will provide updates on the work at the Caskoak and with the Tribe in general, as well as feature story-telling, activities for children and youth, and a communal meal. A special presentation will highlight Schaghticoke First Nations partnership with the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Adv IV Studio.
Jan. 5-9, 2021
This virtual conference combines the NCSE Annual Conference and the Second International Drawdown Conference. The event brings together their synergistic missions to improve the scientific basis of environmental decision-making and to help the world reach “drawdown”— the point in the future when levels of greenhouse gases stop climbing and start to steadily decline, and stop catastrophic climate change — as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. SFN was represented at the event.
WATER JUSTICE CONFLUENCE
December 11-12, 2020
Representing the Schaghticoke First Nations, Sachem Hawk Storm is a featured speaker at this two-day virtual gathering that seeks to empower youth as stewards of the Hudson River. Sachem Hawk Storm will speak at 1PM EST on December 12. This program is a partnership with Riverkeeper and Media Sanctuary.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF THE AMERICAS AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
October 12, 2020
Representing Schaghticoke First Nations, Sachem Hawk Storm provides the opening statement and land acknowledgment at this Columbia University event.
LOOKING AHEAD TO LIFE AFTER COVID, PART 6
September 25, 2020
Join us! LOOKING AHEAD TO LIFE AFTER COVID, PART 6, September 25, 11am – 12:30pm PDT. Presenters: Janene Yazzie; Nick Tilsen; Ozawa Bineshi Albert; Yamilka Hernandez; Brandon Makaawaawa; Sachem Hawk Storm. Roberto Múkaro Borrero, Moderator. Register here: https://bit.ly/3kJNdzD
CLIMATE JUSTICE THROUGH RACIAL JUSTICE MARCH AND RALLY
September 2020
Sunday, 9/20/20, we will be out on the streets to demand Climate Justice through Racial Justice. Please wear a mask if you would like to come out to support. Schaghticoke First Nations is a co-sponsor of this event.
SCHAGHTICOKE CALL ON UN TO RECOGNISE THE RIGHT TO A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
September 10, 2020
SCHAGHTICOKE FIRST NATIONS TESTIFIES AT TROY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 27, 2020
As an Indigenous Peoples of the region, Schaghticoke First Nations oppose the development and rezoning proposal for 1011 2nd Street in Troy due to a number of factors, but among the most important, is the historic significance of this land to Indigenous Peoples. See testimony here.
SCHAGHTICOKE FIRST NATIONS EARTH WEEK NYC 2020 PARTNER
April 22, 2020
Schaghticoke First Nations is a part of a coalition that has organized a massive strike for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, today, April 22. As Indigenous Peoples we know the climate crisis is here, and we can’t wait for the next disaster to demand climate leadership. While we cannot mobilize in person, we can still make our voices heard from home. Learn more at www.earthweeknyc.com for everything you need to know to join 3 days of digital action to demand a just, sustainable, and livable future. #EarthWeekNYC
SARA YAWANAWA AND SACHEM HAWK STORM PRESENT FOR COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
February 25, 2020
Sara Yawanawa and Sachem Hawk Storm were invited to speak on Indigenous issues for Professor Elsa Stamatopoulou’s class at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race department at Columbia University on February 25th. Sara as she spoke on empowering women in the Yawanawa community and how they are changing traditional roles; Sara has two aunts that are now shamans, a role once only held by men. Sachem Hawk Strom spoke on how people have been separated from the land and how this separation has been reinforced in our psyche by European languages.
SARA YAWANAWA AND SACHEM HAWK STORM SPEAK AT UNDP
February 21, 2020
Sara Yawanawá of the indigenous Yawanawá Peoples of the Brazilian Amazon was in New York on February 21, 2020 to share how women in her community were working to safeguard the forest and engage in sustainable livelihoods. The discussion was held at the offices of the UN Development Programme (UNDP). Sachem Hawk Storm of the Schaghticoke First Nations also spoke during the event on partnerships and agrofood forestry.
NYC SOLIDARITY 4 "WETSUWETEN"
February 18, 2020
Schaghticoke First Nations is a member of the Indigenous Peoples Day NYC Committee (IPDNYC), a coalition of 13 Indigenous Peoples and indigenous-led organizations. The IPDNYC Committee organized a solidarity action outside the Canadian Consulate and Permanent Mission to the United Nations on February 18, 2020, to support the Wet’suwet’en Nation in their opposition to a Coastal GasLink pipeline scheduled to enter their traditional territory in British Columbia, Canada.
SCHAGHTICOKE SACHEM SPEAKS AT RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
January 22, 2020
Indigenous perspectives on the intersection of human rights and the environment were the focus of a free public discussion featuring Sachem Hawk Storm, chief of the Schaghticoke First Nations, and Kasike Roberto Múkaro Borrero, chief of the Guainía Taíno tribal community, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Wednesday, January 22. This event was free and open to the public.
TRIMTAB SPACE CAMP: SYSTEMS-THINKING BOOTCAMP
Jan 15, 2020
Sachem Hawk Storm of the Schaghticoke First Nations was invited as a featured guest speaker for a course entitled "Trimtab Space Camp: Systems-thinking bootcamp for a crew of Space Ship Earth," an initiative of the Buckminister Fuller Institute. The Trimlab course explores systems thinking, rapid prototyping, traditional ecological knowledge, biomimicry and other frameworks to offer "new cognitive scaffolding upon which to design the future." Sachem Hawk Storm's topic was Indigenous Traditional Knowledge.
SFN JOINS CALL TO CHANGE RACIST WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM NAME
July 13, 2019
The Schaghticoke First Nations is proud to be included among nearly 1500 signatories including Native-led organizations representing thousands more calling on the Washington R*dskins to change their team name. Read the letter and list sent to the @NFL here: http://bit.ly/2CrAAZe
#NotYourMascot #ChangeTheName
SCHAGHTICOKE FIRST NATIONS SUPPORTS UNITED AGAINST RACISM
June 29, 2019
SFN is a part of the Indigenous Peoples Day NYC Committee organizing this solidarity action taking place at Columbus Circle in NYC.
UN AT 75: CLIMATE ACTION & RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
June 9, 2019
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, June 16th from 9 am - 10:30 am EST for an engaging UN 75 Dialogue event dedicated to Climate Action & Resilient Communities. RSVP for the event using this link in order to receive Zoom call-in details 24 hours prior to the event: bit.ly/RSVPClimate616. The concept note and speaker bios can be found here: bit.ly/Resilient616.
RELATIONAL UPRISING BONDING COHORT
December 2018
Relational Uprising brings together organizations, communities and individuals that are striving to build strong relationships amidst a culture of individualism, oppression, isolation, and competition. Sachem HawkStorm has had the honor and privilege to be a facilitating support for the Bonding (Part 1) & Embodying (Part 2) throughout 2018
April 29, 2017
Watch: Sachem Hawk Storm speaks out at today's #climatemarch on the significance of climate action for the Schaghticoke First Nations
SCHAGHTICOKE FIRST NATIONS DIRECTOR AT ROTARY CLUB OF MILLBROOK
June 1, 2016
Sachem Robert Hawk Storm Birch and Valerie LaRobardier from the Schaghticoke First Nations came to speak about the history and future of the Schaghticoke First Nations (SFN). The mission of the SFN is Community and Service, Sustainability, Cultural Heritage and healthy living.
April 20, 2016
The Schaghticoke First Nations, in partnership with the Town of Dover, is hosting a Unity Gathering at Thomas J. Boyce Park in Wingdale, NY with a cultural heritage festival on Saturday, June 4th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We will be honored to have guests come from near and far to this family event that will begin at 10:00 AM with Native drumming leading up to the opening ceremony at 11:00 AM.
SCHAGHTICOKE FIRST NATIONS AT THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER
October 19, 2013
L2R: Sachem Hawk Storm of the Schaghticoke First Nations (Kent CT), Tall Oak (Everett Weeden) Mashantucket Pequot and Wampanoag descent & Sub Chief Keith Brown of the Wiquapaug Eastern Pequot at The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center for Conference - photo taken by Veronica Hawkins