The Montauk Tribe of Indians, also known as the Montauk Indian Nation, is a nonprofit organization that self-identifies as a Native American tribe but is not recognized as a tribe by the federal government or by any state government.
Status There is one federally recognized tribe on Long Island, the Shinnecock Indian Nation, as well as one state-recognized tribe, the Unkechaug Nation. The Montauk Tribe of Indians does not have recognition from either the state of New York or the federal government.
Attempts at state recognition As of 2025, bills passed by the New York State Legislature that would have granted state recognition as a tribe to the Montauk Tribe of Indians have been vetoed seven times by a Governor of New York. Four of the vetoes were from Governor Kathy Hochul and three were vetoed by Andrew Cuomo.
Petition for federal recognition The Montauk Indian Nation filed a letter of intent to petition for federal recognition on July 31, 1995.
Nonprofit organization The Montauk Tribe of Indians Fund Inc. is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) public charity located in Amityville, New York.
In 2024, the fund's administration was as follows. President: Daryl Smith Vice President: Dean Smith Secretary: Joan Coleman Treasurer: Gail Boyd Consultant: Matthew Beaudet
See also List of organizations that self-identify as Native American tribes Native American recognition in the United States
References
External links Montauk Tribe of Indians, Official website