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As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate its third Indigenous Peoples Day, several monuments, statues, and commemorations of explorer Christopher Columbus remain throughout the city.
Despite a recent national movement to remove or recast them, the U.S. still had at least 149 monuments honoring the Italian explorer, per a 2021 audit from local art and history studio Monument Lab.
It’s a subject of intense debate, in Philly and elsewhere, as Columbus is held by some Italian Americans as a symbol of cultural pride, and seen by others as representative of the genocide and violent human rights abuses perpetrated against Indigenous peoples in the Americas.
There are not many monuments in Philadelphia to the Lenape people, the original inhabitants of the region, and scholars say many that do exist are based on inaccurate stereotypes. The Tedyuscung statue in Wissahickon Valley, for example, wears a Western Plains headdress rather than the traditional clothing used by the Lenape people, as does “The Medicine Man” statue in East Fairmount Park.
Members of the Lenape Nation say more education and honoring of the contemporary communities is an important step in reconciling historical gaps in representation.
Confronting the continued presence of Columbus in public spaces is part of that reckoning, local Indigenous leaders say — while some of Philly’s Italian American residents remain adamant Columbus remains an important figure who represents the discrimination Italian American immigrants faced after arriving in the U.S. some four hundred years after him.
Here’s a look at the most prominent markers to Christopher Columbus in Philadelphia, and an update on efforts to change them.
Columbus statue at Marconi Plaza
Perhaps the most well-known of these monuments in Philly, the 147-year-old marble Christopher Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza appears here to stay, at least for now.
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Native America Calling: The hit-and-miss progress of tribal cannabis sales
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The hit-and-miss progress of tribal cannabis sales
Citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians overwhelmingly voted in favor of allowing recreational cannabis use on the tribe’s reservation in North Carolina. If approved by the tribal council, the Qualla Boundary could be positioned as the only location for legal marijuana sales in the southeastern United States. Supporters say it is necessary to diversify a tribal economy heavily dependent on gaming. But they’ll have to persevere against opposition including some tribal officials and at least one North Carolina congressman who proposes withholding public funds from tribes that utilize their sovereign right to sell cannabis. 
A sign welcomes people to the home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina. Photo by Sogospelman
Guests on Native America Calling
Forrest Parker (member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), general manager for Qualla Enterprises, LLC Mary Jane Oatman (Nez Perce and Delaware Tribe descendant), founder of the Indigenous Cannabis Coalition & THC Magazine and the executive director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association Tom Rodgers (Blackfeet), founder of Carlyle Consulting and the Global Indigenous Council, an advocacy organization focusing on Native American issues 
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Delaware has a new blue catfish record, according to a press release the state’s Division of Fish and Wildlife published on Tuesday. Angler Chris Andrews holds the record after catching the large fish from the Nanticoke River, which runs into the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay.
Andrews and his night-fishing buddies were enjoying a peaceful summer trip on the Nanticoke when the big cat took his bait.
“I knew it was a big one, just not how big,” the Bridgeville angler told DelawareOnline.com. “I got the fish up and close to the boat multiple times, but it would just take off pulling my drag. I had a smaller net than usual, so it took multiple tries [to boat]. After about a five-minute fight, the fish was landed.”
The crew then took Andrews’ blue cat to nearby Taylored Tackle Shop in Seaford, Delaware. State wildlife officer Sgt. Nathan Evans certified the 48-pound, 7.2-ounce catch.
Andrews’ catfish beats the previous record-holder by just 4 ounces. That blue cat was caught Oct. 8, 2022 by angler James Lord. Lord’s blue cat measured 40.5 inches long, with a 30-inch girth. Lord also caught his fish from the Nanticoke River, using a hand-size live bluegill as bait.
Record Blue Catfish
Blue catfish are the largest of North America’s native catfish, though they’re not considered abundant in Delaware. Blue cats grow huge, commonly weighing 70 to nearly 100 pounds in the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri river drainages.
The IGFA all-tackle world record blue cat weighed 143 pounds, caught from Kerr Lake in Virginia in June 2011 by angler Richard Anderson. He was using a chunk of chicken for bait at the time.
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Andrews is no rookie at fishing, he says.
“Fishing is a big part of my life,” he said in the press statement. “I go…
West Point
Sept. 3, 2023
(Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas- FANA. SandHill Band of Lenape and Cherokee Indians [NY, NJ. PA] – SandHill)
Normally over the Labor Day weekend, I would relax with family. However, this past Labor Day had found me doing something entirely different.
A group of FANA representatives were invited to participate in the 62nd Annual Memorial Celebration commemorating the Buffalo Soldiers that would be held at the Buffalo Soldiers Monument located at West Point on September 3, 2023.
FANA’s Minister of International Affairs, Principal Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway of the SandHill Band of Lenape and Cherokee Indians (NY, NJ. PA); FANA member, Chief Joel Tureygua Rosario Tapia; FANA’s Director of Indigenous Affairs and Cultural Outreach to the United Nations, Ms. Maria Lorena Cosme; SandHill Tribal Council Member Carrie Jones, FANA’s Director of Visual Media and Digital Content, Norris Branham; SandHill Tribal Council Member Carrie Jones, and I attended the Buffalo Soldiers memorial.
Now why is this so important? It is the first time that West Point recognized an Aboriginal Federation and invited FANA’s Minister of International Affairs, Principal Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway of the SandHill, and a FANA delegation to attend the memorial service. Principal Chief Holloway was invited to speak at the memorial service. He was also asked to assist in laying a wreath in front of the memorial.
We were warmly greeted and the Cadets were very respectful to our delegation. The Chiefs were escorted to their seats in the front row, while the rest of us sat behind them.
Permit me to deviate slightly from the Buffalo Soldiers. It should be mentioned at this time that both Principal Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway and Chief Joel Tureygua Rosario Tapia are veterans and that indigenous people…
WILKES-BARRE — Your favorite Disney characters return to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza from January 11 to January 15 when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party.
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party brings the magic to guests through dynamic moments both on the ice and in the air. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers so be prepared to join this magical search and help unlock an epic journey.
Tickets go on-sale to the general public on October 10. In the meantime, fans can sign up to become a Disney On Ice Preferred Customer and get exclusive access to the pre-sale offer code.
Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic.
Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead and discover a vibrantly colorful performance with skeletons atop sway poles dancing over the audience in a beautiful cultural celebration of family. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle and sing along with Elsa as video projection creates a kaleidoscope of crystals to help build her ice palace. Witness Belle lift into the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life high over the ice. Demonstrate the power of teamwork when Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie recruit the Green Army Men for a daring rescue in Andy’s room. Laugh hysterically as the hilarious pirates flip, tumble, and twist on tumble tracks, stilts and more in an effort to showcase their talents for Captain Hook. Sail away with Moana on her daring voyage across the ocean and bravely encounter the fiery wrath of Te Ka. And make memories with your whole family…
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents Jake Heggie’s ‘Dead Man Walking’, premiering live broadcasted in HD from the Met
Great Barrington— On Saturday, October 21st at 1 p.m., the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking”, premiering live broadcasted in HD from the Met.
Jake Heggie’s powerful work has its highly anticipated Met premiere in a new production by Ivo van Hove. Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, “Dead Man Walking” matches the high drama of its subject with Heggie’s poignant music and a libretto by Tony and Emmy Award–winner Terrence McNally.
Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium, with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato starring as Sister Helen. The cast also features bass-baritone Ryan McKinny as the death-row inmate Joseph De Rocher, soprano Latonia Moore as Sister Rose, and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham (who sang Helen Prejean in the opera’s 2000 premiere) as De Rocher’s mother.
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents ‘Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking’.
The broadcast is on Saturday, October 21st at 1 p.m. at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Castle Street in Great Barrington. Tickets are $25 and $10 for youth age 21 and under. ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT cards are accepted; four free tickets to movies or HD broadcasts per individual. Content Advisory: Dead Man Walking contains a depiction of a rape and murder, as well as other adult themes and strong language. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Stockbridge-Munsee Community presents Indigenous People’s Day workshop at the Mission House Museum
Williamstown— On Monday, October 9th (Indigenous Peoples’ Day) at 11 a.m., to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Stockbridge-Munsee Community’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office presents “Healing Within the Community,” a workshop led by Kim Hoffman, a descendant…
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