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""""For over 10,000 years the area now known as Pennsylvania has been the homelands of the Lenape tribe. The early recorded history of Pennsylvania is deeply rooted in the relationship between the Lenapes and the Europeans who settled here. There has been a rich exchange in culture, as well as early and continuing conflicts between those ways of life. As with all triumphs and tragedies, it continues to require thoughtful reflection. The Lenape people have survived displacement and upheaval. The very fact that they are still here is significant.
Today the Lenape Nation is active in the revival of tradition and community. For decades the Lenapes have been teaching in the public and private school systems and continue today to offer a very unique and insightful view on the culture and history of Pennsylvania, to all age groups. The Lenape Nation encourages partnerships among people and organizations in the Commonwealth, in order to foster cultural, historical and environmental education and preservation, and in many cases, a "re-education." Today the Lenape Nations enjoys a formal partnership with over 17 organizations who are committed supporters of the tribe.
We are in a time of renewal, and a time of great change. Our ancestors left many teachings for us to learn by and to share with others. Those teachings often focus on respect and commonality among all living things. It is often said that we cannot know our future if we do not know our history. The history ,and story, of our people is a long and winding story that continues into the present day. """"
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
FROM CHIEF ROBERT RED HAWK RUTH
Greetings,
Over the past few years our Nation has grown and become a real presence
in the tri-state area. We now have relationships with federal, state, and
local governments. We have formed economic and environmental partnerships that are benefiting our Nation. Our work with universities and colleges have opened the door to a closer relationship with other Lenape/Delaware Nations and other tribal Nations.
Over the past year we have found that we need a tribal representative who is in our homeland to deal with these opportunities. Because of living so far away it has been very trying for me to handle the day to day running of the Nation.
Our Elders and Clan Mothers and I have thought long and hard on how to remedy this. We needed someone who has shown the ability to not only meet with and represent our partners but to have the knowledge of our culture. More importantly someone who has a good working relationship with our council and board. After many meetings and discussions we have found a suitable person for this position.
It is my honor and pleasure to name Shelley DePaul as our new Assistant Chief. She will be able to call meetings in my absence, meet with our partners, and represent our people. Chief Shelley has been doing this for the last couple of years and has helped me numerous times. Please join me in welcoming our new Assistant Chief.
Waneshi,
Chief Bob Red Hawk Ruth
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GOOD SEARCH - You can now make donations to the Lenape Nation for free by using "Good Search" as your search engine. Just enter "Lenape Nation, Easton Pa" in the box entitled "Who do you goodsearch for?' (you should only have to enter this once) and you will donating to our organization every time you search the internet!
WHAT'S NEW ON OUR WEBSITE!
Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, attends Lenape Culture Program at Penn.
DATE: September 19-20, 2009 (Rain or Shine)
TIME: Sat.-10am- 6pm ~ Sun.-10am- 6pm
PLACE: Mountain View Park , Wind Gap, PA
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2010 Rising Nation River Journey Update
Lenape Language Course Offered at Swarthmore
Download Lenape Language Lessons/Curriculum
Lenape Nation Exhibit at Penn
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