Tag: Delaware Tribe

 

On April 22-24, the Region 7 Office of Child Support Services team held their annual Tribal Conversation in Kansas City, with representatives from the tribal child support agencies of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, the Delaware Tribe of Indians, the Meskwaki Nation, and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.  Also attending were OCSS Director of Regional Operations, Melissa Johnson, and ACF Regional Administrator, Barbara Lacina.  

The annual Tribal Conversation began in 2012, as an opportunity for the tribal child support programs to share best practices, learn from peers, solve problems, and develop program innovations.  The ACF Regional Administrator was invited, to present on the range of programs and services funded by ACF in Tribal Nations, to explain how ACF fits into the big HHS picture, to describe all the programs and services HHS encompasses, and to illustrate how child support agencies can collaborate with other HHS-funded tribal programs such as home visiting, mental health and substance use, or health services and resources, to engage with the broader tribal community. 

Another unique and key element of the Tribal Conversation was a focus on fatherhood collaborations.  To advance this aspect of the agenda, Regional Administrator Lacina presented an overview and background on the formation and purposes of the Region 7 Fatherhood Economic Mobility Task Force.  RA Lacina encouraged the tribal child support Directors to consider having a member of their team join the Task Force, both to bring much-needed tribal representation and voices to the group as well as to gain information and ideas that will strengthen efforts to build their own fatherhood collaborations. 

The OCSS team reported that the ORO presence at the Tribal Conversation was very beneficial, and the discussions were informative and well-received. 

Continue reading

To address the growing problem of unregistered tribal tags creating roadside danger for law enforcement, and to ensure all Oklahoma drivers pay tolls on state turnpikes, Gov. Kevin Stitt has submitted a model compact to all tribes that issue tribal license plates.

Under the compact, the State of Oklahoma would manufacture all tribal tags and therefore also have records of associated registration information. Tribal governments would face no associated cost from production and registration but would nonetheless receive a significant share of tag revenue to use as they wish.

“As you are likely aware, the State of Oklahoma has recently entered new, long-term motor vehicle registration and license tag compacts with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations,” Stitt wrote in a letter sent to numerous tribal government leaders. “Those compacts reflect a carefully considered agreement that provides mutual benefit to the State and the respective Tribal Nations. The purpose of this letter is to further convey my desire to enter long-term motor vehicle registration and license tag compacts with all of Oklahoma’s tribal partners. To that end, my office has prepared the attached model compact, which reflects the same terms as those agreed to by the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations.”

Under Stitt’s proposal, members of any compacting tribe would pay the same amount for a tribal tag that non-Indians pay for traditional state-issued car tags. Much of that money supports road maintenance in Oklahoma.

But compacting tribes would receive a significant share of the funds generated by the sale of their tribe’s tags, and the compacts state that compacting tribes may use those funds at the tribe’s “exclusive discretion,” and tribal governments may even use that revenue to provide rebates to tribal citizens to offset the cost of purchasing a tribal tag.

The agreement would also make it easier for many tribal citizens to obtain tribal…

Continue reading

Consider the following show an acknowledgment – of people. For the foundations of 400 years of New York City history were built upon the homeland of the Lenni-Lenape, the tribal stewards of a vast natural area stretching from eastern Pennsylvania to western Long Island. 

The Lenape were among the first in northeast North America to be displaced by white colonists — the Dutch and the English. By the late 18th century, their way of life had practically vanished upon the island which would be known by some distorted vestige of a name they themselves may have given it – Manahatta, Manahahtáanung or Manhattan.

But the Lenape did not disappear. Through generations of great hardship they have persevered.

In today’s show we’ll be joined by two guests who are working to keep Lenape culture and language alive throughout the United States, including here on the streets of New York

— Joe Baker, enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians and a co-founder of the Lenape Center, an organization creating and presenting Lenape art, exhibitions and education in New York. 

— Ross Perlin, linguist and author of Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York

LISTEN NOW: THE LENAPE NATION

FURTHER LISTENING

For more information on the subjects discussed in today’s show, visit the Lenape Center and the Endangered Language Alliance.

Joe Baker discusses the cultural significance and history of indigenous seeds and the jewelry they created in this video from the Brooklyn Public Library:

Ross Perlin discussing his book Language City:

…

Continue reading

Image via WCU.

At the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence (L-R): Tom Gilbert, President, Pennsylvania Environmental Council; Nur Ritter (with trophy), GNA Stewardship Manager; Jessica Shirley, Acting Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; Brad Flamm (with plaque), WCU Director of Sustainability; and Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

West Chester University has been honored with a Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for “A Forest Festival Celebrating 50 years of the Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Education.”

These awards, presented on Apr. 30 in Harrisburg, highlight the best in environmental innovation and expertise throughout the Commonwealth.

The Fall 2023 Forest Festival attracted more than 200 individuals from WCU, as well as partners and community members to campus, and served as a testament to the University’s dedication to preserving the land and the vibrant ecological and biotic communities within the Gordon Natural Area (GNA). The event honored the many people who contributed to the establishment and care of the GNA and acknowledged the ongoing work and partnerships that will ensure its long-term preservation.

The 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence were presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to recognize 22 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state. Applications were evaluated for their degree of environmental protection, innovation, partnership, economic impact, consideration of climate change, sustainability, and environmental…

Continue reading

Dubbed the “Garden State,” New Jersey has many things to offer tourists, including 130 miles of sandy Atlantic Ocean shoreline, world-class attractions and restaurants, and bustling cities that pulse with excitement and opportunity. The heart of the state, however, lies in the cute small towns that welcome visitors to explore the region at a slower, more relaxing pace.

Cape May

Tourists walk through Washington Street Mall in Cape May, New Jersey. Image credit JWCohen via Shutterstock

The cute beach town of Cape May is the southernmost point in New Jersey, and is known as a charming vacation destination. Cape May is a relaxing respite from everyday life, as it offers almost three miles of sandy coastline on which you can sunbathe, swim, play volleyball, and for the more adventurous, kayak, surf and skimboard. Fishing is permitted in specified areas.

If you’re visiting town with your family, don’t miss a trip to the Cape May County Park and Zoo, which features more than 500 animals representing over 250 different species. The Cape May Point Science Center is another must-see attraction, as is the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviatin Museum. The naval air station was commissioned in 1943, and served as a training center during WWII. The Colonial House was once the family home of Revolutionary War patriot Memucan Hughes, and is open for free tours during the summer months.

Lambertville

Shops in a City Center in Lambertville, New Jersey. Editorial credit: christianthiel.net / Shutterstock.com.

Named one of “America’s 15 Prettiest Towns” by Forbes, the quaint town of Lambertville makes the ideal family vacation, girls trip, or weekend getaway destination. Lambertville’s…

Continue reading

State Name 

Tribe Name 

Award 

Oklahoma 

Absentee Shawnee Tribe 

 $91,147  

California 

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 

 $97,120  

Maine 

Aroostook Band of Micmacs 

 $92,369  

Wisconsin 

Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians 

 $112,581  

Michigan 

Bay Mills Indian Community 

 $95,997  

California 

Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria 

 $88,918  

California 

Big Pine Paiute Tribe of Owens Valley 

 $89,636  

California 

Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria 

 $90,008  

California 

Bishop Paiute Tribe 

 $91,738  

Montana 

Blackfeet Nation 

 $138,107  

California 

Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe of Indians 

 $88,050  

Minnesota 

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians 

 $112,837  

California 

Bridgeport Indian Colony 

 $87,925  

California 

Buena Vista Rancheria Me Wuk Indians of California 

 $87,739  

Oregon 

Burns Paiute Tribe 

 $92,021  

Oklahoma 

Caddo Tribe of Oklahoma 

 $88,051  

California 

Cahuilla Band of Indians 

 $101,552  

South Carolina 

Catawba Indian Nation 

 $92,121  

California 

Chemechuevi Indian Tribe of Chemechuevi Reservation 

 $104,482  

…

Continue reading

The James A. Michener Art Museum marked its 35th anniversary year with the addition of 62 artworks by 26 artists to its permanent collection, demonstrating its continued commitment to representing the diverse community of artists with ties to the greater Delaware Valley and Bucks County region.

Of the 26 artists collected, 12 are new to the museum’s collection, 12 are women artists, and 6 are artists of color. The works span from the early 1900s to 2020. Diverse in media, the acquisitions encompass sculptures, paintings, drawings, prints, decorative arts, and photography.

“These acquisitions represent a variety of perspectives and generations, reflecting the breadth and depth of artistic expression in the Delaware Valley region,” said Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest Chief Curator Laura Turner Igoe. “We are proud to share these works with our patrons and invite our community to join us in appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of our area.”

The acquisitions, which were completed throughout 2023, include:

Bloodline (2015), a monumental sculpture by Holly Wilson (b. 1968). An enrolled member of the Delaware Nation and descendant of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, Wilson is a multi-media artist whose work narrates both family history and personal experiences. Recently on view in the 2023 exhibition Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories, Bloodline tells a powerful and complicated story of generational loss, survival, and resilience through a series of cast bronze figures representing multiple generations of the artist’s family, traversing a cut locust branch. The acquisition of Bloodline demonstrates the Michener’s commitment to provide a space for perspectives of the Lenape, the Indigenous people of the land on which the museum stands.

Eight paintings by regional women artists donated by Doylestown collector Janet Macrae, including work by Theresa Bernstein (1985-2002), Alice B. Doughton (1880-1969), Jesse Drew-Bear (1877-1962), Mildred Bunting Miller (1892-1964), and Clara Stroud (1890-1984). From Columbus Circle…

Continue reading

IR’s Katie McHale signs her letter of commitment to Holy Family University.

Coastal Point • Mike Stern

She races into the gaps and swiftly charges sinking line drives toward the outfield.

Her swiftness afoot robs rival hitters of base hits and extra base knocks.

In addition to her airtight outfield defense, Indian River High School senior Katie McHale reaches base via walks and singles. Her productivity at the plate has helped her team win five straight games and post a 7-3 won-lost record through games of April 20. McHale has contributed six hits, a half-dozen RBIs and four walks, while striking out on only two occasions.

“She is a very easy-going and coachable athlete, and someone I thoroughly enjoy being around,” said Indians softball assistant coach Lauren Illian. “Katie shows up every day looking to give her best effort in everything that she does. Her infectious energy, love of the game, sliding catches in the outfield and dance moves are among the many things that her teammates and coaches love about her!”

Jillian Murray can relate. The Holy Family University women’s softball head coach invited McHale to perform at the next level, and McHale, who played a huge role in helping to lead the Indians to last year’s DIAA state championship game, has accepted that invitation.

Here is her story of the hard work and success that are taking McHale to the next level.

Katie McHale

Hometown: Roxanna, Del.

School that you are committing to: Holy Family University, a private Roman Catholic school located in Philadelphia, Pa. The Tigers are an NCAA Division II member that competes in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC).

What sport are you committing to play? Women’s softball

Player specifics: McHale is a 5-foot-3, right-handed throwing and batting outfielder who also played four years…

Continue reading

The James A. Michener Art Museum marked its 35th anniversary year with the addition of 62 artworks by 26 artists to its permanent collection, demonstrating its continued commitment to representing the diverse community of artists with ties to the greater Delaware Valley and Bucks County region.

Of the 26 artists collected, 12 are new to the museum’s collection, 12 are women artists, and six are artists of color. The works span from the early 1900s to 2020. Diverse in media, the acquisitions encompass sculptures, paintings, drawings, prints, decorative arts, and photography.

“These acquisitions represent a variety of perspectives and generations, reflecting the breadth and depth of artistic expression in the Delaware Valley region,” said Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest Chief Curator Laura Turner Igoe. “We are proud to share these works with our patrons and invite our community to join us in appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of our area.”

The acquisitions, which were completed throughout 2023, include:

•“Bloodline” (2015), a monumental sculpture by Holly Wilson (b. 1968). An enrolled member of the Delaware Nation and descendant of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, Wilson is a multi-media artist whose work narrates both family history and personal experiences.

Recently on view in the 2023 exhibition “Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories,” “Bloodline” tells a powerful and complicated story of generational loss, survival, and resilience through a series of cast bronze figures representing multiple generations of the artist’s family, traversing a cut locust branch.

The acquisition of “Bloodline” demonstrates the Michener’s commitment to provide a space for perspectives of the Lenape, the Indigenous people of the land on which the museum stands.

•Eight paintings by regional women artists donated by Doylestown collector Janet Macrae, including work by Theresa Bernstein (1985-2002), Alice B. Doughton (1880-1969), Jesse Drew-Bear (1877-1962), Mildred Bunting Miller (1892-1964), and Clara…

Continue reading