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A Native American group has successfully reclaimed 63 acres of land in Quinton Township, New Jersey that once belonged to their ancestors. This extraordinary achievement marks a rare example of Native Americans reclaiming their ancestral land in the state.

The land, nestled in the woods of Quinton Township, was originally owned by the Cohanzick Lenape people before European settlers arrived. Over time, the land came under the ownership of a South Carolina church, which put it up for sale last year.

With the help of the state and various nonprofits, including the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, the Native American Advancement Corporation (NAAC) was able to purchase the 63 acres and restore Indigenous ownership.

The NAAC has ambitious plans for the land. They intend to transform the former church building into a cultural center, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the native plants and species that inhabit the area. Additionally, the surrounding land will be opened up to the public as a nature reserve named the Cohanzick Nature Reserve.

John Barry, an advocate at the NAAC, expressed his excitement about the potential for using the land to educate others on Indigenous conservation practices and environmental stewardship. He emphasized the importance of taking the time to slow down and connect with nature.

This inspiring endeavor not only allows the Native American community to reclaim their historical ties to the land, but it also offers an opportunity for the public to learn about the rich cultural heritage and deep connection to nature that has shaped the Cohanzick Lenape people for centuries.

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NEWTOWN, PA — To commemorate Native American Heritage Month, Bucks County Community College invites the public to “Teachings from the Turtle Clan” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 on the Newtown campus and online.

Join Chief Chuck Gentlemoon DeMund for a discussion of the history, current issues, and cultural practices of the descendants of the original inhabitants of Lenape Hoking. Chief DeMund is keeper of ceremony and intertribal liaison for the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.

Among current issues is an effort to get the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to officially recognize the Lenape Nation, as neighboring states Delaware and New Jersey have done. That effort has been underway for more than 30 years, and as recently as last May, the Lenape and their supporters rallied in Harrisburg. Although several lawmakers and other officials have pledged their support of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, this has yet to lead to action. Learn more at lenape-nation.org

Native American Heritage Month was officially proclaimed as November in 1990. But as early as 1915, efforts began to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States. To learn more, visit nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov.

“Native Americans did not come to the United States from the southern border or Ellis Island – they were here long before the Europeans and the Africans,” noted Kevin Antoine, J.D., the college’s associate vice president of community and government relations and Chief Diversity Officer. “The Lenape people, before the arrival of Europeans, had advanced environmental and agricultural practices that are accepted and used today.”

“Teachings from the Turtle Clan” with Chief Chuck Gentlemoon DeMund takes place at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, in the Orangery Building on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, 18940. Admission and parking are free.

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Details By Native News Online Staff November 01, 2023

The Penobscot Nation has plans to reclaim more than 30,000 acres of their homeland in Maine from a national nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL), according to a press release from the organization.

The transfer will put the acreage— taken from the Penobscot Nation in the nineteenth century in the Katahdin region of Maine— back into tribal stewardship, the nonprofit said. TPL purchased the land when it went up for sale in 2022.

“We are very excited to work with TPL towards this common goal of returning a portion of unceded lands back to the governance of the Penobscot Nation,” said Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis in a statement. “We are also ecstatic for the opportunity to explore and improve the aquatic and wildlife habitat within this parcel to conserve more land in the Katahdin region for our future generations.”

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The 31,367 acres going back to the Nation sit within the Penobscot River watershed and include forests, recreational trails, wetlands, and more than 50 miles of streams.

The nonprofit and tribe will work together to: re-establish the Penobscot Nation as legal stewards of the land, create public access to the southern portion of the land, and boost local economies through the creation of public access, TPL said.

Trust for Public Land President and CEO Diane Regas said the land back announcement isn’t “just an isolated act, but a deep acknowledgment and reaffirmation of a timeless bond, a rich history, and a promising future.”

As we collaborate with the Penobscot Nation, the National Park…

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The glorious music of the 17th century comes to life November 10th and 12th.  as Lenape Chamber Ensemble holds its annual Baroque Fest in Doylestown and Upper Black Eddy, PA.  The Friday evening concert at 8:15 is at the historic Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church in Upper Black Eddy; the concert is repeated on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences Auditorium located at State Street and New Britain Road in Doylestown. Bucks County audiences will recognize many of Lenape’s distinguished musicians who perform so brilliantly at their regular concerts. This concert includes guest appearances by violinist Anna Elashvili who has served as concertmaster and soloist at concerts worldwide; and flutist Anthony Trionfo who has won praise by his appearances at recitals and festivals throughout the United States and abroad.

Opening the program is the Caprice, Op. 7 for two violins and Continuo, composed by Jacques-Christophe Naudot.  This playful work is written in a French Baroque dance structure with Provencal dance rhythms and stately minuets clearly in evidence. Along with harpsichordist Lionel Party, performers are violinists Anna Elashvili, and Cyrus Beroukhim, concertmaster of the American Symphony and associate principal viola with the New York City Ballet.

Anthony Trionfo will perform at Lenape Chamber Ensemble’s annual Baroque Fest.(Submitted Photo)

Flutist Anthony Trionfo is featured in Concerts en Sextuor written in 1768 by Jean-Philippe Rameau. It is a transcription of the composer’s only chamber music work which was originally published in 1741. Selections from the five “Concerts” will be performed by the entire ensemble of flute, violins, viola, cello, bass and harpsichord.

The Sonata Op. 1 No. 3 for Flute and Continuo was written by Jean-Daniel Braun, a relatively little-known composer. This…

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