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.
Lenape
Lifeways
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.
This program can be family or adult
oriented.
Carla
and Allan Messinger
Native American Heritage Programs - Consultants
