Delaware Nation Cultural Preservation Spring Powwow Photos
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Observing St. Tammany Day on May 1, 2023
Tammanend or Tammany (loosely translated as “The Affable One”), was a Native American chief of the Lenni-Lenape tribe which resided in the Delaware Valley during the 17th century. It was Tammany who first met with William Penn in 1683 (under the branches of an enormous elm just north of present-day Philadelphia) and agreed to a peace with Pennsylvania’s original Quaker settlers that would last for over a century…
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Delaware Nation 2023 General Council Meeting – Youth In Action!
Delaware Nation 2023 General Council Meeting – Youth In Action! | Where: Grady County Fairgrounds NW Event Center in Chickasha, OK | When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 11:00 AM Meeting | 11:30 AM Lunch (CST)
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23′-24′ Tribal Princess Applications Are Available: Apply Today!
It’s that time of year again! This past year has been an exciting and busy year for our Delaware Nation Princess. All young ladies between the ages of 14-18 are encouraged to apply for Princess and enjoy a wonderful opportunity to represent Delaware Nation.
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23′-24′ Tribal Princess Applications Are Available: Apply Today!
It’s that time of year again! This past year has been an exciting and busy year for our Delaware Nation Princess. All young ladies between the ages of 14-18 are encouraged to apply for Princess and enjoy a wonderful opportunity to represent Delaware Nation.
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Official Candidate Statements For June 17, 2023 Election
Here you will find the official candidate statements for the June 17, 2023 election.
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Women’s History Month: Honoring Mary D. Rice
It is with great honor that Delaware Nation would recognize Mary Dean Rice, the last living tribal citizen allottee of 169 original allottees and their siblings considered as possessing 4/4 degree of Delaware Nation Indian Blood. She is the great-granddaughter of Black Beaver!
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Ribbon Skirt Making Classes Conclude
Ribbon Skirt Making Classes were held and hosted at the Cultural Preservation building Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 PM (CST), February 21 – March 14, 2023, instructed by Brenda Villalba.
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Native Drum & Song Classes Were A Success
Delaware Nation Cultural Preservation Department hosted Native Song & Dance Classes during October – December 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM (CST), with the class concluding on the evening of December 15, 2022, instructed by Michael Meeks II & Jimmy Reeder.
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Women’s History Month: Honoring Linda Sue Poolaw
March is Women’s History Month. This month Delaware Nation will be dedicated to honoring and highlighting strong Lenape women. We’ll be sharing about these influential Delaware women throughout the month!
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Choctaw Artist Honors Delaware Nation Once Again
Native American Choctaw artist DG Smalling honors Delaware Nation once again through his incredible fine art skills with an illustration of the Wolf featured in the design of Coaquannock in acrylic. The top right-hand corner of the map’s border is where you can find the Wolf design that filled Mr. Smalling with artistic inspiration.
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Tribal Citizen Barton Cartwright Portrait Artwork To Be Hung In The Borough Hall Of Somerville New Jersey
Tribal Citizen Barton Standing Elk Cartwright Sr. is once again making strides in spreading Delaware Nation’s culture and awareness to the Northeast region of the Country. Artist John Guarneri has been commissioned to colorize a portrait of Mr. Cartwright Sr. drawn by Harold Willard, a native veteran who served in the Navy, that will be displayed on the wall of the Borough Hall of Somerville, New Jersey.
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Delaware Nation Election Committee Official Announcement: List of June 17, 2023 Election Candidates
Attention Delaware Nation Members: The following candidates have been deemed eligible by the Election Committee to run for office
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Delaware Nation Gift Shop Is Open To Serve
The gift shop is under the guidance of the Historic Preservation Office Department and welcomes all to come and browse.
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Join Us On January 19, 2023 For Turquoise Thursday
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women are nearly twice as likely to develop cervical cancer compared to White women. Cervical cancer can be prevented and is curable if found early. Turquoise Thursday is a national cervical cancer awareness campaign created by AICAF for AI/AN communities. The aim of Turquoise Thursday is to increase awareness about the importance of cervical cancer screening and encourage all women to stay up to date on cancer screenings. We invite people of all ages to join us in raising awareness of cervical cancer in Indian country by wearing turquoise clothing and/or jewelry and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #TurquoiseThursday. This is a national campaign on a digital platform so community members are welcome to participate from anywhere!
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Introducing The 22’-23’ Tribal Princess: Serenitee McCasland & Her Accomplishments
Hè, kulamalsi hàch? Hello, How are you? My name is Serenitee McCasland and I am a sophomore at Anadarko High School. I plan to go into the zoological veterinarian field and attend the University of Oklahoma. I am very honored to represent my family and tribe at the events I have attended.
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Tribal Citizen Visits Homelands in Pennsylvania
Tribal Citizen Patricia & her husband, Rod Schoenmaker, venture away from their cozy community in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to visit Pennsylvania. Patricia & Rod brought a copy of the Anadarko Daily Newspaper with them to present to the Museum of Indian Culture located in Allentown.
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ICDBG-ARP Grant Citizen Participation Survey Available
Delaware Nation has received the ICDBG-ARP Grant. Please assist us by answering the Citizen Participation Survey!
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A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2022
Delaware Nation offices will be CLOSING at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23, and CLOSED Thursday, November 24, & Friday, November 25, 2022, in observance of National Native American Recognition Day.
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Bigfoot Storytelling Event Reunites Local Communities In Anadarko After A Couple Of Years Off
Local guests of Anadarko and the surrounding area joined together to celebrate the 2022 Bigfoot Storytelling Event at the beautiful Randlett Park. A massive turnout of Bigfoot believers arrived with smiles and good cheer! Guests even got to see Bigfoot in person! The event began at 3:00 PM on a mild Friday afternoon with Delaware Nation staff and vendors ready to serve.
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Tribal Citizens: Join Us For A Flannel & Frost Christmas Party
Join Us For A Flannel & Frost Christmas Party When: Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CST) Where: Grady County Fairgrounds – 500 East Choctaw Ave., Chickasha, Oklahoma.
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November Is National Native Heritage Month
In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994.
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Delaware Nation Drum & Native Song Classes START TONIGHT!
The Delaware Nation Cultural Preservation office encourages everyone to come learn and share in Delaware/Caddo drumming, singing and other local tribal song and dance.
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Fiscal Year 2022 General Council Meeting Report
The fiscal year 2022 Annual General Council meeting was held at the Grady County Fairgrounds’ North exhibit building in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
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Delaware Nation Honors The New 2022-2023 Princess
Delaware Nation Honors The New 2022-2023 Princess.
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Makoche Studios: Delaware Digital Restoration Project Overview
Mike Glatt from Makoche’ Studios standing next to Historic Preservation Director Erin Paden with...
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Observing St. Tammany Day on May 2, 2022
Tammanend or Tammany (loosely translated as “The Affable One”), was a Native American chief of the...
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Delaware Nation Recognized President Deborah Dotson During National Women’s Month 2022
Delaware Nation is proud to recognize President Deborah Dotson during National Women’s Month 2022!...
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2022-2023 Delaware Nation Princess Application & Eligibility Criteria
2022-2023 Delaware Nation Princess Application Applicant Eligibility Criteria All candidates that...
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Delaware Nation is Proud to Recognize Myrtle Parton Holder (February 26, 1905 – September 8, 1984) During National Women’s Month 2022
Delaware Nation is proud to recognize Myrtle Parton Holder (February 26, 1905 – September 8,...
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Delaware Nation Lenape Language Revitalization Planning Meeting: Thursday, March 10 @ 7:00 PM
Please join us for a 45-minute Zoom meeting to discuss plans for a new project to preserve and...
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Silver Crest Manor Received Donation To Patients For The Holidays From Delaware Nation
**UPDATED 1/3/2022** ANADARKO, OK — Delaware Nation donated gift bags full of men and women...
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Elders Christmas Party Photos
ANADARKO, OK — Elders joined Friday, December 17, 2021, for a Christmas party hosted by the...
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President Dotson Attends Red Earth 2021 Parade in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Many joined together for the annual Red Earth Parade on Saturday,...
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Tribal Princess Lori Kionute Attends Red Earth 2021 To Represent Delaware Nation
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The 35th Annual Red Earth Parade has been referred to as America’s most...
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Elders Storytelling Class Bring Memories & Stories Together
ANADARKO, OK — Delaware Nation Cultural Preservation hosted Tribal Elders Storytelling...
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Delaware Nation Cultural Preservation Tribal Elders Storytelling Classes In October & November
Delaware Nation Cultural Preservation: Tribal Elders StorytellingThursdays 11:00 am to 4:00 pm...
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2021 General Council Meeting Report
ANADARKO, OK — The 2021 General Council meeting was held on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in the...
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2020-2021 Princess Lori Donise Kionute Photos
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Assistance Programs
Click here to apply for ARPA...
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Delaware Nation 2021 Lenape Language Revitalization Survey May 25, 2021
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstMiddleLastRoll Number...
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2021-2022 Princess Eligibility
2021-2022 Delaware Nation Princess Application Applicant Eligibility Criteria All candidates that...
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Observing St. Tammany Day Friday, April 30, 2021
Tammanend or Tammany (loosely translated as “The Affable One”), was a Native American chief of the...
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Corn Husk Doll Making Virtual Class
Join us May 10 for the virtual Corn Husk Doll Making Class! This virtual experience will show 25...
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The Minorities In Natural Resources Conservation (MINRC) Subcommittee Is Actively Seeking Minority Students
The Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) is an organization whose...
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Special General Council Meeting October 10, 2020
Special General Council Meeting Saturday, October 10, 2020 Meeting 10:00 am / Lunch 12:00 pm Grady...
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Delaware Nation Documentary Receives 2020 Heartland Emmy Chapter Award
On Saturday, July 25 Heartland Emmy Chapter hosted a live awards presentation at 6:00/7:00PM...
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Social Distancing General Council Meeting Report
CHICKASHA, OK — On Saturday, July 18th, Delaware Nation hosted the annual Fiscal Year 2020...
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Introducing Lori Donise Kionute – Delaware Nation Princess Reign 2020-2021
Lori Donise Kionute is the daughter of Leonard and LaDonna Kionute, granddaughter of Lyman L....
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