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Delaware Tribe

Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always

Installation view of Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always at the Zimmerli Art Museum. Photo Credit: McKay Imaging Photography

 

BY CLARE GEMIMA September 29, 2025

Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always

Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University

February 01- December 21, 2025

Assembling more than one hundred works by ninety-seven artists from over fifty tribal nations, Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always—on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum through December 21, 2025—stands as both a landmark survey of modern and contemporary Native American art and a resonant elegy for its curator. Conceived over three years by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith(Citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation), the exhibition is not only the most ambitious curatorial project of her six-decade career, it’s also one of the largest museum presentations of Native American art ever mounted in the United States. Smith’s untimely passing, just a week before the exhibition opening, recasts the group show with a poignant, profound gravity. What was envisioned as a sweeping celebration of survival now reads as her final act of advocacy, insisting that Native art is neither vanishing nor peripheral, but a vital force within the ongoing discourse of American art history.

Organized into four guiding themes—political, social, land, and tribal—the exhibition spans generations and mediums, from acrylic paintings like G. Peter Jemison’s (Seneca, Heron Clan) Red Power, made as early as 1973, to Joe Feddersen’s (Okanagan and Arrow Lakes), woven Sally bag titled Country Road, crafted as recently as 2024. Carried forward in its final stages with the assistance of Diné curator Raven Manygoats, and the support of her own son Neal Ambrose Smith, the scope of the exhibition ensures that Smith’s legacy as artist, activist, and cultural catalyst is strongly reflected not only in her own practice, but through the many voices…

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Munsee

Tribal Members to Host Powwow on Their Homeland

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NEW LEBANON, N.Y. — For the first time in more than 200 years, tribal people will return to their homeland for an inaugural powwow. 

 

The traditional Homelands PowWow will bring members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohicans from all over the state, from Wisconsin all the way to California, to Darrow School for the weekend of Oct. 4 and 5. 

 

The event runs from 10 to 5 both days and tickets are $10 to $20; weekend passes are $15 to $30. Children younger than 5 are free. More information here. 

 

“This gathering is both a renewal and a prayer, and it’s a living bridge between the past, present and the future,” said Shawn Stevens, Homelands PowWow chair.

 

Returning to their homeland is a transformative act of reconnection, healing, and spiritual renewal, Homelands PowWow board members said in a recent interview. 

 

There is a welcoming vibration that is felt throughout their body when walking on their ancestral homeland, said Ginger Stevens, founding board member. 

 

“It’s our ancestors, and our land, our home, our mother welcoming us … that’s why we’re so excited to bring so many people out there,” she said. 

 

For some, it is a returning trip, but for many, the inaugural powwow will be their first experience, Ginger Stevens said. 

 

For Wanonah Kosbab, fellow board member, visiting her ancestral homeland was a deeply emotional, healing, and transformative experience filled with tears, laughter, confusion, and a profound sense of…

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Mohegan

New Disney on Ice coming to Wilkes-Barre Twp.

Disney on Ice’s newest show, “Disney on Ice Presents Jump In,” is coming to the Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. from Jan. 8 to 11.

Of the several Disney on Ice shows currently touring, it is the only place audiences can see Anxiety, alongside Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear from “Inside Out 2”, as well as multiple new characters from ”Moana 2.”

Tickets begin at $22.50, which includes taxes and fees.

Disney On Ice first played the arena in 2001.

“Over its 25-year span locally, the Mohegan Arena has welcomed nearly 700,000 local guests to celebrate the power of music and dreams, bravery and adventure, strength and courage, and the timeless magic that defines Disney,” Justin Topa, the arena director of marketing, said by email.

There are seven show times: Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

A preshow upgrade experience with Moana and Mickey is available.

Over 50 characters will be on skates, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Stitch, “Toy Story” and “Frozen” characters, the Madrigal family of “Encanto” and princesses including Ariel, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Tiana.

The show becomes interactive when Mickey and friends ask the audience to dance to the “Hoedown Throwdown” with Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear, and help Officer Judy Hopps track down Nick Wilde as he hides beneath the giant orange traffic cones of ”Zootopia.” Songs will include: “Let It Go” from ”Frozen;” “Try Everything” from ”Zootopia;” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from “Encanto” and “Get Lost” from “Moana 2.”

Aerial performers take the stunts above the ice, with Ariel soaring to “Kiss the Girl” and Rapunzel’s hair brought to life by flowing silks.

Tickets are available at the…

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Nanticoke

VFW service officer available to help veterans at Sen. Baker’s offices

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State Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, invites veterans to schedule a free appointment to meet with a VFW service officer at her Dallas and Nanticoke offices.

Baker encourages veterans of all ages and from all service eras to utilize the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officer Network to receive free information and assistance for government benefits. This assistance may include VA healthcare, compensation, pension, education and dependent benefits. Surviving spouses can also use these service officers at no charge to learn about their eligibility for VA benefits.

“Veterans are the heart and soul of America, and we appreciate their many sacrifices to make this nation a beacon of freedom and hope,” Baker said. “During challenging economic times, many veterans continue to need our assistance. I encourage any veteran or spouse with questions regarding benefits to schedule a time to meet with a service officer.”

Dallas office

Appointments are available at the Dallas office, 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Memorial Highway, on the second Friday of every month. The VFW service officer will be available for scheduled appointments on Friday, Oct. 10.

All veterans, not just VFW members, can request appointments between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

To schedule an appointment at this location, call 570-675-3931.

Nanticoke office

A VFW service officer will be available at the Nanticoke Office, 50 N. Walnut St., Suite 105, Nanticoke, on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Appointments are available on the third Wednesday of every month.

All veterans, not just VFW members, can request appointments between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

To schedule an appointment at this location, call 570-740-2432.

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Lenni Lenape

10 most expensive homes sold in Gloucester County, Sept. 8-14

A house in Mullica Hill that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Gloucester County in the past week.

In total, 61 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $358,427. The average price per square foot was $203.

The prices in the list below include real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sept. 8 even if the property may have been sold earlier.

728 Carter Hill Drive, West Deptford, NJ728 Carter Hill Drive, West Deptford, NJ

10. $485K, detached house at 728 Carter Hill Drive

The property at 728 Carter Hill Drive in West Deptford has new owners. The price was $485,000. The single-family residence was built in 1972 and has a living area of 1,696 square feet. The price per square foot was $286. The deal was finalized on Aug. 26.

11 Lenape Trail, Wenonah, NJ11 Lenape Trail, Wenonah, NJ

9. $490K, single-family home at 11 Lenape Trail

The single-family house at 11 Lenape Trail in Wenonah has new owners. The price was $490,000. The house was built in 1967 and has a living area of 1,865 square feet. The price per square foot was $263. The deal was finalized on Aug. 28.

7 Knoll Court, Sewell, NJ7 Knoll Court, Sewell, NJ

8. $525K, single-family residence at 7 Knoll Court

A 2,490-square-foot single-family house at 7 Knoll Court in Sewell, has been sold. The total purchase price was $525,000, $211 per square foot. The house was built in 1987. The deal was finalized on Aug. 26.

408 Timothy Terrace, Sewell, NJ408 Timothy Terrace, Sewell, NJ

7. $525K, detached house at 408 Timothy Terrace

A sale has been finalized for the single-family home at 408 Timothy Terrace…

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Mohegan

Bridging the gap: Bristol teacher publishes book on student engagement

BRISTOL — Local teacher Dr. Karlene Richardson has published a book on “maintaining student engagement and empowerment.”

Superintendent of Schools Iris White shared the news of Richardson’s book being published as part of her Superintendent’s Weekly Update. Richardson’s 174-page book, “Bridging the Gap: Jaw-dropping Approaches In Maintaining Engagement” was independently published Sept. 12 and is available now for purchase on Amazon.

“I believe that my role as a teacher is meeting students where they are, challenging them to rise higher, preparing them for college, their trade, and their future, and most importantly, letting my students know that I genuinely care,” Richardson said. “I believe when students feel seen, supported, and believed in, they will exceed even their own expectations.”

White congratulated Richardson, who is a health occupations teacher at Bristol Central High School and Bristol Eastern High School. She said that the book details lessons that Richardson learned as she transitioned from a college professor to a high school teacher.

“(The book) chronicles her journey in learning to maintain student engagement and empowerment,” White said. “Student engagement and empowerment are at the heart of our mission to teach and learn with passion and purpose. Dr. Richardson’s achievement reflects both remarkable professional dedication and a deep commitment to ensuring that students have a voice and feel empowered in their learning. BPS is fortunate to have such passionate and innovative educators, and this publication will no doubt inspire colleagues and students alike.”

White thanked Richardson for “helping to lead the way.”

According to the summary on Amazon, “the purpose of this book is to offer insights, strategies, and a deepened understanding to educators.” It is geared toward those making a shift from higher education to secondary education. It is meant to be a guide on how to “foster inclusive, dynamic, and supportive learning environments that address the varied…

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Mohican

Memorial shrine to hold Sunday event

A SPECIAL MEMORIAL — The Mohican Memorial Shrine, located in Loudonville was built with funds raised by more than 60,000 members of women’s clubs throughout Ohio. The shrine was erected to honor Ohioans who died fighting for this country’s freedom. — Contributed

WINTERSVILLE — Women’s clubs.

Those two words can often conjure up certain visions among those who do not understand.

The term may cause people to form images of ladies attending luncheons or serving tea, members chatting with one another or making social plans.

After all, these clubs were formed during the days when husbands worked and wives stayed home. The women were looking for something to do to fill their time, while trying to better their communities.

But a closer look into a woman’s club will show a far greater perspective into what these women can accomplish when uniting for a specific purpose.

PAST, PRESENT MEMBERS REMEMBER — Members of the Wintersville Woman’s Club have been visiting the memorial shrine for years, including a group who visited approximately a decade ago, including, from left, front, Tyra Timmons, Marjean Sizemore and Karen Hill; and back, Judy Ostrowsk, Mary Beth Allen and Beth Leland. — Contributed

And the outcome can be quite historic.

An idea for a shrine

The year was 1945.

World War II was coming to an end.

More than 420,000 American lives had been lost in the fight for freedom.

SISTERS VISIT SHRINE –– Members of the Wintersville Woman’s Club visit the shrine each year, including Mary Beth Allen, bottom left, who years ago went with her sister, Pat Daily to look up their uncle’s name in the Great Book, which lists the names…

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Nanticoke

Maine man charged with murder after fatal truck attack in Nanticoke

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Lenni Lenape

Thinkery & Verse reimagine “The Tragedy of Macbeth” in Colonial Middlesex County

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originally published: 09/26/2025

Karen Alvarado and Justin Hofstad 

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — Thinkery & Verse returns to the Church of St. John the Evangelist in New Brunswick with the World Premiere of The Tragedy of Macbeth, adapted by Dr. J.M. Meyer and Karen Eliza Alvarado and directed by Dr. J.M. Meyer. The production has a three-week limited engagement at the Assembly Hall at the Church of Saint John the Evangelist from October 8-25, 2025.

Set in colonial Middlesex County during the first wave of Scottish immigration into New Jersey, Meyer and Alvarado’s adaptation uses Shakespeare’s classic play to examine issues of race, gender, and war in Early America. Taking inspiration from Early American history and Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood, Shakespeare’s classic drama unfolds as a fable for the New World.

The year is 1700. The Dutch have lost their grip on the New World, and the first wave of Scots immigrants (including radical Quakers and Jacobite glory-seekers) are struggling for a foothold in the ancestral lands of the Lenape.

Lazarus Simmons, Alex Scoloveno, Carl Muhler, and Justin Hofstad 

Drawing inspiration from Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood, this Macbeth is both hauntingly familiar and startlingly new, where witches, war, and ambition unfold against the backdrop of race, gender, and early American identity.

Tickets are available for purchase online. Church of Saint John the Evangelist is located at 189 George Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

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According to co-artistic director K. Elisa Alvarado, “Our historic re-telling is funny, earthy, violent, and poetic. An American Macbeth is the perfect play for staying grounded in 2025.” ​ K. Elisa Alvarado plays Lady Macbeth…

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Unami

Keynote Remarks – SRSG Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan | High-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth | 25 September 2025 [EN/AR]

Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, leaders of today and tomorrow,

As we gather here today, we celebrate not only all that has been achieved in the last 30 years of the World Programme of Action for Youth, but we also have an opportunity to build on those achievements to ensure more full, effective and meaningful participation of the young citizens of the world.

It is striking that roughly half of the world’s population is under 30. They are leading the way in tackling the world’s most urgent challenges and are the primary stakeholders of tomorrow. So – without a doubt – it is in the interests of current and future generations, and the world as a whole, that the youth of today participate effectively and meaningfully in making decisions about tomorrow. But in order to achieve that, we must adopt multifaceted strategies; we need to invest in education systems that not only impart knowledge but also cultivate critical thinking, leadership, and civic engagement skills among youth. Programs that promote skills for the 21st century—such as digital literacy and environmental stewardship—are essential. In this digital and Artificial Intelligence age, technology serves as a powerful tool for young people to mobilize, advocate, and collaborate. We must create safe online spaces where they can express their views, engage with policymakers, and take part in global dialogues.

Today I will give you the example of Iraq where I have the honour to serve as the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). In Iraq, great strides have been made in the last 30 years. Iraq has a vibrant, youthful population, with under fifteens alone making up 36% of the population. Iraqi youth have demonstrated their resilience time and again as the…

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