Sachem HawkStorm

Sachem HawkStorm, hereditary sachem (chief) of the Schaghticoke People, is a fierce advocate for the rights of his people as well as other indigenous peoples in the New York region and beyond.

His work focuses on cultural heritage, education, and tribal sovereignty. 

Sachem HawkStorm has participated in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, focusing on economic and social development, cultural preservation, water and food sovereignty, self-determination, human rights and environmental justice.

He has worked in close partnership with the United Confederation of Taino People, Ramapough Lenape Tribal Nation of New Jersey, and the Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe to strengthen unity among East Coast indigenous relations. In 2018, he attended the International Indian Treaty Conference in Bear Butte, South Dakota. 

Sachem HawkStorm is an advocate for environmental justice and the preservation of indigenous land and waters. He helped lead People's Climate marches in 2014 and 2017 as well as the Native Nations Rise March in 2017.