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On Saturday, September 23, West Chester University celebrated 50 years of forest preservation with a “forest fest” commemorating the dedication of the Robert B. Gordon Natural Area (GNA). Rain could not dampen spirits as University and community members came together in Sykes Student Union Ballrooms to learn more about the area that students and faculty enjoy as a living laboratory.

WCU Anthropology Professor Heather Wholey and WCU President Christopher Fiorentino talk with Chief Brad Kills Crow and Jeremy Johnson, both from the Delaware Tribe of Indians, at the GNA 50th Anniversary. (Photo courtesy of WCU)

Key to the celebration were several members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, now based in Oklahoma, who consulted on the Lenape language displayed on new signage WCU will erect in the GNA. In addition to delivering greetings, Jeremy Johnson of the Delaware Tribe of Indians invited those present to join in a celebratory dance.

Of West Chester University’s 406 acres, more than 126 acres is a preserved forest and open space on South Campus used for environmental studies, reflection, and recreation: the Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies (GNA). On the heels of the first Earth Day in 1970, the GNA was protected from development in 1971 and officially dedicated in 1973. It has been since designated a Wild Plant Sanctuary by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Robert B. Gordon was a respected professor of biology who taught at the institution from 1938 until 1964. He was a specialist on the natural vegetation of the northeastern United States.

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Of West Chester University’s 406 acres, more than 126 acres is a preserved forest and open space on South Campus used for environmental studies, reflection, and recreation: the Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies (GNA). On the heels of the first Earth Day in 1970, the GNA was protected from development in 1971 and officially dedicated in 1973. It has been since designated a Wild Plant Sanctuary by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the GNA’s dedication, the university will host a free “Forest Fest” on Saturday, Sept. 23 with tours and activities suitable for all ages. It will take place rain or shine from 1 to 4 PM in R Lot below Farrell Stadium on South New Street. Parking will be in Q Lot, from which people can take a short path leading to R Lot.

WCU Biology Professor Jessica Schedlbauer, who chairs the committee organizing Forest Fest, said, “Those of us who work in and care for the Gordon Natural Area are very excited about bringing the campus and community together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its dedication.” Hikes, demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and takeaways are on the schedule.

Those planning to attend are asked to bring a reusable water bottle to help minimize waste.

Exhibits and music from campus radio station WCUR will open the event at 1 PM. At 1:45 PM, Chief Brad Kills Crow and Mr. Jeremy Johnson, members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, will invite those present to join a traditional participatory dance. Now based in Oklahoma, the Delaware are among the…

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WEST CHESTER, PA — Of West Chester University’s 406 acres, more than 126 acres is a preserved forest and open space on South Campus used for environmental studies, reflection, and recreation: the Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies (GNA). On the heels of the first Earth Day in 1970, the GNA was protected from development in 1971 and officially dedicated in 1973. It has been since designated a Wild Plant Sanctuary by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the GNA’s dedication, the University will host a free “Forest Fest” on Saturday, September 23 with tours and activities suitable for all ages. It will take place rain or shine from 1 to 4 p.m. in R Lot below Farrell Stadium on South New Street. Parking will be in Q Lot, from which people can take a short path leading to R Lot.

WCU Biology Professor Jessica Schedlbauer, who chairs the committee organizing Forest Fest, says, “Those of us who work in and care for the Gordon Natural Area are very excited about bringing the campus and community together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its dedication.” Hikes, demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and takeaways are on the schedule.

Those planning to attend are asked to bring a reusable water bottle to help minimize waste.

Exhibits and music from campus radio station WCUR will open the event at 1 p.m. At 1:45 p.m., Chief Brad Kills Crow and Mr. Jeremy Johnson, members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, will invite those present to join a traditional participatory dance. Now based in Oklahoma, the Delaware are among the original peoples of the mid-Atlantic area.

WCU President Christopher Fiorentino will address the gathering at 2 p.m. Live music from the Mill Race Collective, a string quartet, will…

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For the exhibition “Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories,” now on view at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pa., Ahchipaptunhe created large-scale, monochrome abstract pieces based on the patterns of Lenape pottery fragments and woven baskets seen in the same gallery. Some of them date to the third century,

Borrowed from the New Jersey State Museum, the objects under glass have patterns that are echoed in Ahchipaptunhe’s paintings. The pottery was carved with hash marks; the baskets have a checkerboard weave stamped with graphics. The Lenape artisans likely used carved potatoes dipped in ink to stamp their baskets. Lenape craftspeople produced woven baskets stamped with geometric and natural patterns beginning in the 1700s to trade with European settlers.(Emma Lee/WHYY)

Ahchipaptunhe admits he has no idea what the patterns or graphics mean, if they represent anything literal at all. He is more interested in thinking about how his ancestors made things.

“Is there a story behind these forms? That’s something that I won’t ever be able to pull out,” he said. “But having this simpler conversation about form and design is important to me. As an abstract artist, I love that. It puts me in the driver’s seat to have a direct conversation with the viewer.” This pipe tomahawk made in the late 18th to early 19th century was likely intended to be presented during a treaty…

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The art museum in Doylestown is showing the artwork of the Native Americans who once lived in the area.

An art museum in Doylestown is telling the story of the area’s Native American inhabitants through an immersive gallery.

The Michener Art Museum, located at 138 S Pine Street, began its latest art exhibit on Sept. 9. “Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories” delves into the long history of the Lenni Lenape, a Native American tribe that was once the main inhabitants of what is now Bucks County.

The exhibition features recent and newly commissioned work by Ahchipaptunhe (Delaware Tribe of Indians and Cherokee), Joe Baker (Delaware Tribe of Indians), Holly Wilson (Delaware Nation and Cherokee), and Nathan Young (Delaware Tribe of Indians, Pawnee, and Kiowa). The works, new and old, tell the story of the original inhabitants of the area.

“Through a focus on Lenape art and culture and a critical examination of historical visualizations of Native and European–American relationships, Never Broken demonstrates the ways in which art can create, challenge, and rewrite history.”

The exhibit will run until Jan. 14 of next year.

Learn more about the new exhibit and the Lenni Lenape at the Michener Art Museum.

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Wayne National Forest, that lush green gem nestled in the heart of Appalachian Ohio, might be in for a bit of a makeover. A potential name change has got folks talking.

So, here’s the deal: Wayne National Forest got its name from General Anthony Wayne, a big-shot hero from the American Revolutionary War. But General Wayne’s legacy isn’t all parades and fireworks. His military achievements come with a side of controversy, particularly when it comes to his dealings with Native American communities during his campaigns.

Wayne was a significant figure in American history, but also a problematic one. He played a big part in various Revolutionary War battles, like the Battle of Brandywine in Philadelphia and the Battle of Monmouth.

But there’s more to General Wayne than his military prowess. His victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers near present-day Maumee, Ohio paved the way for the Treaty of Greenville. That treaty saw tribes agree to give up most of what would become Ohio and parts of Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan to American colonists.

The general was known as “Mad Anthony”. And he made good on that name by burning down indigenous towns and crops on his way to British Fort Miami.

Folks who are pushing for this name change have a point. They say it’s high time we looked at our history through a different lens. By giving the forest a name that’s more in tune with its natural wonders and a nod to its Indigenous roots, we can show that we care about history, people, and the environment all at once.

Today, roughly 40 tribes have ancestral ties to Ohio. With the conversation around renaming…

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The University Park Undergraduate Association voted by majority to support the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Penn State’s calendar and a land acknowledgement statement being put in the university syllabi.

Penn State’s campuses are located on the original homelands of the Erie, Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora), Lenape (Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee), Monongahela, Shawnee (Absentee, Eastern and Oklahoma), Susquehannock and Wahzhazhe (Osage) Nations.

“Omitting Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a recognized holiday on the Pennsylvania State University Holiday Calendar means that these students are being omitted from the Penn State Community, as well,” according to the resolution.

The UPUA resolution asked the university registrar to recognize Oct. 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The resolution also asked the Faculty Senate to include the land acknowledgement in the university’s syllabi and excuse students from missed classes due to cultural and religious days and events, including Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Three members of the executive board of the Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association brought this issue to the attention of the UPUA and spoke at Wednesday’s meeting.

“This is just the beginning, we have so much more to fix and add on to this,” Kayla Cwalina, a member of the Lakota nation, said.

Cwalina, a third-year studying criminology and education in rehabilitation and human services, said the resolution is “a step in the right direction” to get “some sort of semblance of our nations, heritage, and culture back.”

Adriana Peterson, a member of the Navajo and Menominee nations, said the university should do what it can.

“All you can do is reconcile and, going forward, figure out how you are going to fix this problem that you have created,” Peterson, a second-year studying media studies, said.

Timothy Benally, a member of the Navajo nation, said Indigenous People are still here and highlighted the importance of the land acknowledgement statement.

“It shouldn’t…

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Delaware, the First State in the Union, may be small in size, but it has been home to a notable array of individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to seven famous Delawareans who have left an indelible mark in areas ranging from politics and sports to entertainment and literature.

Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, has strong ties to Delaware, where he served as a U.S. Senator for 36 years. His presidency marks a historic moment in American politics.

Elena Delle Donne, a professional basketball player, was born in Wilmington. Her accolades include WNBA MVP awards, Olympic gold medals, and a reputation as one of the league’s top players.

Aubrey Plaza, the versatile actress and comedian, hails from Wilmington. Her deadpan humor and acting talents have made her a standout in both film and television, with roles in “Parks and Recreation” and “Ingrid Goes West.”

Howard Pyle, an influential illustrator and author, lived in Wilmington and founded the Brandywine School of art. His work had a significant impact on American illustration and storytelling.

Valerie Bertinelli, a well-known actress and television personality, was born in Wilmington. Her career includes roles in popular TV shows like “One Day at a Time” and “Hot in Cleveland.”

George Thorogood, the renowned blues-rock musician, was born in Wilmington. He and his band, The Destroyers, are known for hits like “Bad to the Bone” and have a dedicated fan base.

The Delaware Tribe of Indians, an indigenous people with a rich history in Delaware, has made significant contributions to preserving their heritage and culture. They continue to have a presence in the state and the broader Native American community.

These seven famous Delawareans represent the state’s diverse contributions to politics, sports, entertainment, and the arts….

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“DELAWARE BANDOLIER BAG”: This work from the 1850s is featured in “Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories,” on view at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pa., September 9 through January 14.

The James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pa., will present “Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories,” an exhibition that considers the power of art to construct and dismantle inaccurate Indigenous histories through a display of contemporary work by Lenape (also called Delaware) artists in dialogue with historic Lenape ceramics, beadwork, and other cultural objects and representations of Penn’s Treaty by European American artists.

On view September 9 through January 14, “Never Broken” features recent and newly commissioned work by Ahchipaptunhe (Delaware Tribe of Indians and Cherokee), Joe Baker (Delaware Tribe of Indians), Holly Wilson (Delaware Nation and Cherokee), and Nathan Young (Delaware Tribe of Indians, Pawnee, and Kiowa) that express personal and tribal identity and address the Lenape’s violent displacement from Lenapehoking, the Lenape homeland which encompasses the region where the Michener Art Museum currently stands.

Curated by Baker, co-founder and executive director of Lenape Center in Manhattan, and Laura Turner Igoe, Ph.D., chief curator at the Michener Art Museum, “Never Broken” will include approximately 50 artworks and objects from 10 private and institutional lenders.

Igoe said, “We are excited to share this groundbreaking exhibition with our visitors. Through a focus on Lenape art and culture and a critical examination of historical visualizations of Native and European American relationships, ‘Never Broken’ demonstrates the ways in which art can create, challenge, and rewrite history.”

“The Michener Museum of Art has assembled the legitimate heirs to Lenapehoking in this evocative new exhibit, “Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories,” said Baker. “Four contemporary Lenape artists through their arts practice push back against a silenced history…

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Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Luana Strike-Ax Murphy and Denny Fisher brought us up to date on events and opportunities with the Delaware Tribe of Indians. Denny Fisher told us about the e-Recycle Event:

 

 LENAPE E-WASTE RECYCLE EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

 

The Delaware Tribe of Indians Environmental Program will hold a E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, September 9, 2023 (Please note that this is the event originally schedule for September 2). The collections will take place from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Tribal Headquarters at 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. Bartlesville OK 74006. This event is open to both Tribal members and the general public. Please see the graphic below for details on accepted items.

 

 

Luana Strike Ax Murphy is with the Lenape Reserve and she is a fashion designer as well. Luana has been invited to display her fashion works in New York City in September during Fashion Week!

 

Luana aslo told us a about the shoppng experience  you can find at Lenape Reserve on the Tribal campus at 166 Barbara Street, in Bartlesville of Tuxedo Blvd.

 

Lenape Reserve

 

Lenape Reserve is a gift and supply shop owned and operated by the Delaware Tribe of Indians.

 

We are proud to offer a variety of jewelry, art, apparel, and health & beauty products crafted by Native American artisans both local and nationwide.

 

Lenape Reserve also carries many Indigenous Supply products, with an in house artist to help guide you through finding the right materials for your regalia needs.

 

 

 

 

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