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ARKVILLE — Justin Wexler, noted scholar of Lenape history and culture, will give an illustrated talk as the last of Catskills Folk Connection’s activities associated with its exhibit “Indigenous Delaware County: Lenape and Mohawk Fiber Traditions.” On Saturday, November 22 at 10:00am (note time change), he will speak at the auditorium of the Catskill Watershed Corporation, 669 Co. Hwy 38, Arkville NY 12406, about the broader culture and history of pre-colonial Native Americans in the Northeast, including Lenape and Haudenosaunee fiber traditions. Not a Native American himself, Mr. Wexler has immersed himself in the study of the ecology of the forest that surrounds his Cairo home and the lifeways of its original inhabitants.  He has gained a BA in History and Anthropology from Marlboro College, and both a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching and a Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy from Bard College. He is well-known as a speaker in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, on land and on the water.  He and his wife, Anna Plattner, offer programs in Native American history, ethnoecology, forest farming and eco-camping through their educational organization Wild Hudson Valley, with a mission to “inspire learning and build connection through shared experiences in nature.”

“Justin has been invaluable in creating Catskills Folk Connection’s exhibit of Mohawk and Lenape fiber arts, with his deep knowledge not only of history but also botany and ecology that represents the context of these Native American nations’ fiber traditions,” says Catskills Folk Connection’s Executive Director, Ginny Scheer. The exhibit can be seen in the Erpf gallery of the Catskill Center, 43355 State Highway 28, Arkville NY  12406, Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 am to 4 pm. The exhibit features Lenape artist Theresa Johnson’s baskets, Mohawk artist Marilyn Isaac’s fingerwoven traditional sashes  and Mohawk artist Wilma Cook…

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LEWES, Del. — The City of Lewes announced its formal recognition of National Native American Heritage Month in a post on its official Facebook page, sharing a proclamation issued by Mayor Amy L. Marasco. The proclamation acknowledges the long history and continuing… The post LEWES MAYOR ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

LEWES, Del. — The City of Lewes announced its formal recognition of National Native American Heritage Month in a post on its official Facebook page, sharing a proclamation issued by Mayor Amy L. Marasco. The proclamation acknowledges the long history and continuing contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples in Delaware and throughout the United States.
Mayor Marasco stated in the proclamation that the annual observance honors the cultural heritage, historical legacy, and enduring contributions of Native American communities. She noted that long before the founding of Lewes or the establishment of the State of Delaware, the region was home to the Lenape and Nanticoke peoples. Their traditions, systems of governance, and stewardship of the natural environment helped shape the area’s cultural and ecological landscape. The proclamation also recognized the continued presence of the Lenape and Nanticoke communities in Delaware. Mayor Marasco stated that these communities have preserved their languages, cultural practices, and values despite centuries of hardship. She further noted that Native American communities have made lasting contributions to education, governance, the arts, and the preservation of natural resources, strengthening the cultural and environmental fabric of the state.
The city stated that Native American Heritage Month provides an important opportunity for residents to deepen their understanding of Native American history and contemporary life. Mayor Marasco encouraged residents to honor and celebrate the histories and contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples,…

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The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance (EDIC), along with Allies of the Ramapough Munsee (ARM), hosted the Native American Heritage Month Celebration in Friends Hall on Thursday, Nov. 6, along with guest speaker Native American playwright Madeline Easley.

President Cindy Jebb was the first official speaker of the celebration and recognized how important this month is to the community at Ramapo.

“It is important to know that amongst the broader Native American community, diversity and significant nuances do exist as we’ll learn from our guest speaker and playwright,” said Jebb.

Chief of Staff Brittany Williams-Goldstein then took the stage to open up with a brief anecdote about her native heritage. Her father’s side of the family is Native American, and he grew up in Kansas City before it got its name.

ARM President Lane Evers delivered a speech as well, describing the message behind the club’s mission and achievements. 

“It is our responsibility to acknowledge and honor Ramapo College’s relationship with the Ramapough Munsee Lenape peoples,” Evers stated. “We recommit our energies to strengthening our partnership with the nation by empowering our nursing students, faculty, and others to help bring healthcare to local members, continuing to enroll nation members in the college’s Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation Scholarship program, sharing campus resources so that tribal members can more easily traverse off the sacred ground just off Halifax Road, and so relationships with members of the broader Bergen County community can be forged.”

Easley is a citizen of the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma, as she was born in Kansas City. Her work is meant to tell stories that provide a framework for living in decolonial futures. Easley’s projects have been presented at REACH at the Kennedy Center, the TCL Chinese Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, and more. 

Easley’s first play, “Feast…

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