SHINNECOCK KELP FARMING VIA ZOOM

SHINNECOCK KELP FARMING VIA ZOOM

Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00pm. Registration required.

The Shinnecock Kelp Farm offers a unique opportunity to learn about sustainable aquaculture and the important role kelp plays in environmental conservation. Participants can explore the benefits of kelp farming, including its positive impact on water quality, marine ecosystems, and local communities. The program highlights the Shinnecock Nation’s efforts in preserving traditional practices while fostering environmental stewardship through innovative farming techniques.

Meet our Shinnecock Kelp Farmers:

Rebecca Genia is a co-founder & board member of Shinnecock Kelp Farmers. She is an enrolled member of the Shinnecock Nation. Rebecca is a Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She is a lifelong activist for native rights and land justice who cut her teeth with the American Indian Movement. Rebecca is the Co-chairperson of Graves Protection Warrior Society. Rebecca’s story is told in the documentary ‘Conscience Point’ which brings to light evidence of the great imbalance of power in the Hamptons that consistently points to land-use decisions favoring the wealthiest residents, at the expense of the environment and desecrating ancient burial sites.

Danielle Hopson Begun is a Water Protector and mental health advocate. Danielle is the Communications Director, hatchery technician and farmer at Shinnecock Kelp Farmers. She is an enrolled member of the Shinnecock nation and resides on territory. Danielle has her BFA in Communications and an MS in Mental Health Counseling. She is a social worker with Early Intervention programs.  Hopson Begun spends her Winter months chest deep in Shinnecock Bay to mitigate the devastating effects of overdevelopment and repair historical injustices.