Donna Gentle Spirit Barron

The neighborhoods of Douglaston and Little Neck are located on the northeastern frontier of Queens County. The gateway to the north shore of Long Island, both towns are linked not only geographically but through an illustrious history that dates back to the time of the Algonquin, who called the area Matinecock or Place of the Hill Country. In 1906, the Rickert-Finlay Realty Company helped develop Douglaston and Little Neck, featuring an architectural tapestry of Colonial and Tudor Revivals, English cottages, and Arts and Crafts-style homes. Douglaston quickly became a destination for artists and yachting enthusiasts while Little Neck quickly saw its conversion from farmland and quaint yet rustic country stores to a newly developed area of communities and hamlets that exemplified the American dream. Today an historic district, Douglaston includes homes designed by Josephine Wright Chapman, one of the nation's earliest women architects, as well as the childhood home of pro tennis legend John McEnroe.

This is a story about a young Matinecock Indian boy whose name is Tatoson. This is a story about his ancestors traditions and how he has come to love them.

A Matinecock Indian of the North Shore Tradition that has been passed down for generations. I told this tradition through the eyes of two of my Niece's, River and Solara who are learning of their Native Ancestry. This is a children's story and craft in which I hope will pass to the next generation so their story will continue on

A story about a Native American festival celebrated long before the Europeans arrived and is still celebrated today.This is a tradition that has been passed down for generations and will continue on.