Category: Lenni Lenape

From Penn State Berks

Pictured above: Chief Gentlemoon (center) served as the drum keeper for the Itchy Dog Singers. During the celebration, he and his group led a healing drum circle while Chief Bluejay, a storyteller, looked on. Photo courtesy of Samantha Bower

Penn State Berks honored the indigenous tribes who inhabited the land where the campus is currently located in Spring Township by holding a land acknowledgement ceremony. The event, held on Friday, April 4, introduced the college’s land acknowledgement statement, developed in partnership with the Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge. It also included presentations by two representatives of the Lenape nation, Chief Bluejay Barbara Michalski and Chief Gentlemoon Chuck DeMund, and a tree dedication ceremony.

Todd Migliaccio, vice chancellor and chief academic officer, opened the event by sharing the importance of this acknowledgement as a “recognition of the history, culture, and contributions of the Lenape people as a steward of the land and the first step toward respect, understanding, and reconciliation.”

The event continued with an overview of the process of developing the statement, provided by co-chairs of the college’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, Aubrey Edwards and Alexa Hodge. They stated, “This afternoon, we are honored to share with you the land acknowledgement statement developed for our campus community—a statement we hope reflects both deep respect and intentional effort.”

The first step was to examine the land acknowledgement statement developed by Penn State Educational Equity for University Park campus. Then, they reviewed those from fellow Big Ten institutions and explored statements crafted by institutions in our region. After several drafts, they reached out to Amanda Funk, founding executive director of the Widoktadwen Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the visibility of Native Americans in Berks County and beyond through community education, leadership, and activism.

Funk spoke at the celebration, providing her insights…

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Monday, Apr. 14

BCSL

Northern Burlington 12, Rancocas Valley 3 – Box Score

Cinnaminson 8, Camden Catholic 3 – Box Score

New Egypt 4, Moorestown Friends 3 – Box Score

CAPE-ATLANTIC

Gloucester Catholic 10, Oakcrest 9 – Box Score

Mainland 15, Woodstown 11 – Box Score

Highland 8, Hammonton 6 – Box Score

Triton 20, Vineland 3 – Box Score

Cedar Creek 10, Sterling 6 – Box Score

Lower Cape May 8, Lenape 7 – Box Score

Holy Spirit 8, Washington Township 7 – Box Score

Williamstown 12, Egg Harbor 1 – Box Score

Absegami 9, Timber Creek 7 – Box Score

CVC

West Windsor-Plainsboro South 23, Steinert 11 – Box Score

Hopewell Valley 15, Delaware Valley 4 – Box Score

Wilberforce 11, Ewing 10 – Box Score

GMC

Neptune 7, North Brunswick 4 – Box Score

Cranford 19, J.P. Stevens 0 – Box Score

INDEPENDENT

St. Augustine 12, Rumson-Fair Haven 5 – Box Score

NJILL

Newark Academy 6, Oratory 3 – Box Score

Mendham 17, Watchung Hills 9 – Box Score

Hopewell Valley 15, Delaware Valley 4 – Box Score

New Providence 15, Montclair Kimberley 5 – Box Score

Millburn 16, Nutley 1 – Box Score

Cranford 19, J.P. Stevens 0 – Box Score

West Essex 10, Montclair 6 – Box Score

Pascack Valley 15, Pearl River (NY) 11 – Box Score

Westfield 17, Hunterdon Central 0 – Box Score

Seton Hall Prep 16, Livingston 3 – Box Score

Lyndhurst 7, Clifton 3 – Box Score

St. Peter’s Prep 19, Xavier (NY) 0 – Box Score

West Milford 9, Vernon 8 – Box Score

OLYMPIC

Northern Burlington 12,…

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Join the Bergen County Historical Society as they celebrate Chwame Gischuch: Under the Shad Moon on Sunday, April 27th 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm at Historic New Bridge Landing.

At 2 pm in the state historic 1752 Steuben House join Teri Hislop tribal member and Clan Mother of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania who teaches the Southern Unami dialect of the Lenape Language as she gives a presentation about the surge in language revitalization projects as native people reclaim their cultures and traditions.

On display for viewing in the Steuben House will be Revolutionary War artifacts as well as Native American artifacts from the society’s extensive collection.

Primitive Technologist Steve Adams will be speaking throughout the day on The Material Culture of Prehistory. He will be demonstrating the use of stone tools and flint knapping as well as the working of plant fibers.

Stop by the Westervelt-Thomas Barn (weather permitting) to see a broom making demonstration and be sure to visit with the blacksmith on site to see what he is making.

Tour the Campbell-Christie House and visit the gift shop while you enjoy refreshments including donuts, cornbread, and lemonade throughout the day.

Do not forget to visit the society’s authentic Jersey Dutch out-kitchen to see interpreters prepare a planked fish, three sisters succotash with maple syrup, and popcorn on a stick.

Activities for families include corn husk doll making (weather permitting) and the society’s QR Code cell phone-based scavenger hunt.

Ticket reservations are encouraged: $12 adults, $7 students, BCHS members free.

Free parking available on site or take the train to the “New Bridge Landing” station on the Pascack Valley Line.

Dogs are permitted on site on a leash but not in the houses.

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Monday, Apr. 7

BCSL

Northern Burlington 2, Pennsauken 0 – Box Score

Cinnaminson 2, Seneca 0 – Box Score

Collingswood 2, Burlington Township 1 – Box Score

West Windsor-Plainsboro South 2, Pennsauken Tech 0 – Box Score

BIG NORTH

Randolph 2, Clifton 0 – Box Score

Passaic Charter 2, Passaic 0 – Box Score

Paterson Arts 2, Wayne Hills 1 – Box Score

CAPE-ATLANTIC

Egg Harbor 2, Hammonton 0 – Box Score

Cedar Creek 2, Mainland 0 – Box Score

Oakcrest 2, Cape May Tech 0 – Box Score

Rancocas Valley 2, Atlantic Tech 0 – Box Score

GMC

Woodbridge 2, New Brunswick 0 – Box Score

East Brunswick 2, Hightstown 0 – Box Score

HCIAL

Kearny 2, Memorial 0 – Box Score

McNair 2, Snyder 0 – Box Score

Union City 2, St. Peter’s Prep 0 – Box Score

Hudson Catholic 2, Hoboken 0 – Box Score

Lincoln 2, Hoboken Charter 0 – Box Score

Bayonne 2, Dickinson 0 – Box Score

NJAC

Randolph 2, Clifton 0 – Box Score

NJIC

Bergen Charter 2, Wood-Ridge 1 – Box Score

Newark Vocational 2, Elmwood Park 0 – Box Score

Becton 2, Newark Global Studies 0 – Box Score

OLYMPIC

Cinnaminson 2, Seneca 0 – Box Score

Bridgewater-Raritan 2, Lenape 0 – Box Score

Shawnee 2, Clearview 1 – Box Score

Rancocas Valley 2, Atlantic Tech 0 – Box Score

SEC

Belleville 2, Montclair 1 – Box Score

Newark Collegiate 2, Newark Lab 0 – Box Score

Payne Tech 2, Newark East Side 0 – Box Score

West Caldwell Tech 2, Millburn 1 – Box Score

Arts 2, Eagle Academy…

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Surveillance video captured from a gas station in Chester County shows the moment a tree came smashing down on an SUV on Monday morning along Pennsylvania Route 52.

Officials identified the driver of the SUV as 40-year-old Christina Mattoscio, who was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. Mattoscio did sustain injuries and was later taken to a nearby hospital, according to Pennsylvania State Police.   

CBS News Philadelphia obtained the video from a KARCO gas station in the 1600 block of East Street Road in Kennett Square.

The footage shows a 2017 Ford Escape stopped behind another vehicle. Seconds later, a tree came crashing down on the back of the SUV on Lenape Road before East Street Road in Pennsbury Township. 

“I was scared someone was hurt, and then when I saw her jump out of the car, I was relieved,” said John Debow.

Debow, who was working on the air conditioning system on the gas station’s roof, said it’s a miracle no one was seriously hurt. 

“God helped whoever was in the car escape without injury,” he said. 

CBS News Philadelphia went to the impound lot where the SUV now sits. The remaining wreckage of the car still had leftover tree bark from the fall on top of its now caved-in roof. 

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The gas station owner, who did not want to be identified, spent part of the day cleaning up debris. He said he’s grateful but concerned for the driver, adding that he also worries about more trees falling along the busy stretch of Route 52.

“There are a lot of trees that can fall down at any time. … Last month,…

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (WPVI) — A near-death experience was caught on camera outside of a gas station in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

It happened on Monday morning when a massive tree came crashing down on top of a car on Lenape Road in Kennett Square.

Amazingly, the woman was able to open her door and get out of her car. She then runs to the driver in front of her, seemingly dazed and clutching her head.

John De Bow watched it all. He was on the roof of a Karco gas station across the street, checking the HVAC unit when it happened.

“She almost died. It was inches away from her death,” said De Bow. “I heard cracking, and then I looked over and I saw it starting to fall, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God.'”

The tree was so big, he was worried it would hit him from across the street.

The trunk exploded as it crashed in the parking lot.

Workers were busy cleaning up the debris left behind.

De Bow has been worried about something like this. He noticed the dead tree before it fell and says others will likely come down.

“If you look at these other trees up here, they’re all dead, ready to fall down,” he said.

Connor McGivney is a certified arborist who works for Jake’s Tree Service in Glen Mills. He said he could clearly tell that the tree had been dead for years.

McGivney says this is a reminder for people to keep an eye on the trees on their property.

He says while PennDOT is responsible for the road, the property owner has to handle whatever is on their land.

Action News was told by both the neighboring homeowner and the construction company that’s housed near the property that the tree wasn’t their responsibility.

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The Trent House Association will host a talk by Karelle Hall, a member of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware and an expert and activist in the revitalization of the Nanticoke and Lenape languages and cultures. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2 pm Dr. Hall will describe the work being done to restore the availability of squash cultivated by the Lenape and Nanticoke people. This free talk will be given in the Trent House Visitor Center at 15 Market Street, Trenton, New Jersey. Free parking is available at the rear of the property off William Trent Place.

Dr. Karelle Hall holds a doctorate in anthropology from Rutgers University and is a member of the Nanticoke language revitalization team, reclaiming Nanticoke words, concepts, cultural teachings, prayers, and songs. This team has published a beginner Nanticoke language book titled “Once It Has Been Spoken…It Cannot Be Unspoken: Kutiikiitowaakanun.”

During her talk Dr. Hall will describe the work being done to cultivate ancestral varieties of corn, beans, and squash and reconnect Lenape and Nanticoke people with these foods and foodways. She will connect this work with the broader effort to revitalize the language and cultural practices of these tribal communities who were the first to call what is now known as New Jersey their homeland.

Recordings of Dr. Hall’s previous talks for the Trent House – “Lenape Relationship with the Natural World” and “Ties That Bind: Nanticoke and Lenape Language and Revitalization” can be found on the Trent House website at https://www.williamtrenthouse.org/videos.html. The William Trent House Museum is a National Historic Landmark in the Crossroads of the American Revolution National…

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