Success | Delaware Nation https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov Official Website Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:37:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-Delaware-Nation-Seal-Vector-Logo-Black-Text-32x32.gif Success | Delaware Nation https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov 32 32 Native Drum & Song Classes Were A Success https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/native-drum-song-classes-were-a-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=native-drum-song-classes-were-a-success Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:37:52 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=42299

ANADARKO, OK — 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.

The instructors practiced and sang the same song selections to get the group familiar with the music. The class provided the history of the songs, the etiquette of the drum, and some native teachings concerning the value of the drum and its significance.

The goal was to teach the different sounds and words of the songs, beats, etc., to determine the type of song and dance that would be appropriate, i.e., round dance, traditional, inter-tribal, northern, grass.
During the classes, the Cultural Preservation staff served various meals of traditional foods.

Cultural Preservation would like to thank all those that attended and supported this class!

 

Story & Photos By Wesley Boone Public Relations Officer 12/15/2023

]]> The Elders Turkey Giveaway Was A Success https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/the-elders-turkey-giveaway-was-a-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-elders-turkey-giveaway-was-a-success Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:25:05 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=40928

ANADARKO, OK — Delaware Nation hosted an elder’s turkey giveaway event in the Administration on Aging building within the Tribal Complex. Social Services & Maintenance staff served all the participating Tribal elders, 60 years and older on a first come, first serve basis without holds or deliveries. Elders filled out a small survey and then were assisted in transporting their 20lb Butterball Premium turkeys to their vehicles. Participants were asked to present a copy of their tribal enrollment card. If participants were picking up for an elder, they were limited to picking up 2 turkeys and were required to have a copy of the enrollment verification for the elder(s) they were picking up for, including submitting a completed survey by the elder. A General Welfare Elder Thanksgiving Supplement Assistance Program fund also assists in the amount of $35.00 to Delaware Nation enrolled elders (60+) with the purchase of a Thanksgiving turkey or groceries. This funding made available to Delaware Nation elders Nationwide until November 30, 2022. Wanìshi to all the elders that participated in receiving their free turkey!

By Wesley Boone Public Relations 11/10/2022 | Photos by Wesley Boone

Tribal Elders: Clinton Cobb Jr., Patricia Schoenmaker, & Stephanie Keller

Ivy Smith – Grant Manager, Nicole Jones – Social Services Administrative Assistant & Keli Ballou – Enrollment Assistant

]]> Delaware Nation & CCDF Schools Supplies Giveaway Events Were A Success https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/delaware-nation-ccdf-schools-supplies-giveaway-events-were-a-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delaware-nation-ccdf-schools-supplies-giveaway-events-were-a-success Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:19:11 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=39951

ANADARKO, OK — Delaware Nation’s Social Services department hosted park-and-pick-up school supplies giveaway events on Monday, August 8, for enrolled tribal students only, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Tuesday, August 9, at the downtown Cultural Preservation Office. Social Services Director Sylvia Pitner & CCDF Coordinator Ivy Smith greeted students and parents as they arrived to pick up colorful backpacks full of school supplies. Wanìshi to all who participated and Delaware Nation would like to wish students a great year!

-By Wesley Boone Public Relations 8/9/2022

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