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Heritage Programs

Native American Heritage Programs shares Lenape (Delaware Indian) culture & contributions of Native Americans.

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Lowan - Winter  Woman dancer in snow

Winigischuch - Time of the falling snows
       Mechakhokque - When the cold makes the trees crack

Anixi Gischuch - Time when the ground squirrels run  

 

Pennsylvania Humanities Council

 2004-2005     2008-2009     2010-2011

Commonwealth Speakers:  Native American Life & History

The roles and histories of the indigenous peoples of Pennsylvania often are misunderstood or romanticized. Our talks offer clear insights into different aspects of native culture and history.

Carla & children 3Lenape LifewaysAllan & doll collection

At the time of Columbus, as many as 10 million Native Americans lived in North America. Many thousands lived in the vast homeland of the Lenni Lenape, who were the first inhabitants of eastern Pennsylvania. Respected by William Penn, the Lenape were later forced from their villages by Penn's sons and
the infamous Walking Purchase. We will provide an interactive introduction to the Lenape and compare and contrast their social customs, religion, family life, agriculture, healing practices and crafts with those of the Europeans and colonial Americans.

http://www.pahumanities.org/resources/images/f.gifThis program can be family or adult oriented.

Carla and Allan Messinger
Native American Heritage Programs - Consultants


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