YARDLEY, PA — 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.

At the time the portrait was taken, it was a Celebration Dance for Native American Heritage Month during the first week of November 5th, 2022. Bart’s attendance at the Celebration Dance was to promote awareness of the Indigenous people and let the public know, “WE ARE STILL HERE!”

Mr. Cartwright Sr. stated that his portrait being artistically portrayed was humbling. His illustration will portray Lenape culture once it is completed and displayed on the Wall of the Borough Hall of Somerville, NJ. Barton is grateful for the opportunity to represent this great Nation through tradition and to spread the history of Lenapehoking.

Barton Cartwright Sr. resides along the Delaware River across from Trenton, New Jersey, in Yardley, Pennsylvania; The Lenape ancestral homelands.

Wanìshi for the incredible contributions Mr. Cartwright Sr. has made to establishing Lenape cultural awareness!

Story by Wesley Boone, Public Relations Officer 2/22/2023 | Photos provided by Barton Cartwright Sr.

ANADARKO, OK — Tribal Citizen and Fire Chief, Eric Lopez, retired from 25 years of commitment to the New Hope Fire Association. Eric is honored for a job well done in maintaining a smooth operation and is loved by those who work alongside him. Eric’s dedication to the fire department, the communities he served, and his fellow firefighters have been unwavering. Wanìshi, Eric!

By Public Relations Officer Wesley Boone

ALLENTOWN, PA — 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. They were able to explore the Lenape culture and heritage. The Schoenmakers saw Lenape artifacts with their eyes on the land where Patty’s ancestors once thrived. Witnessing the Historic Preservation extension office of the Museum and discovering rich heritage made this trip for the Schoenmakers one for the books!

By Wesley Boone Public Relations 10/7/2022 | Photos provided by Patty S.