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9th ANNUAL LENAPE NATION POW WOW September 23rd and 24th, 2006. Bingham Park, Hawley, PA. Gates open at 10:00 AM. Grand Entry at Noon. Come enjoy Native American dancing, drumming, singing, storytelling, arts, crafts and food. Drums - Lead drum: Red Hawk Singers. Invited drums Ywhia Gunahita, Red Storm, Seven Cedars, Itchy Dog. Dancers - Lead man: Bart Standing Elk. Lead woman: Pacadaossay Beer. Lead Veteran - Dennis Wagner. EMCEE - Jim Augustine. Saturday evening special performance by Jim Beer and Friends. Admission - Adults - $5.00, Seniors - $3.00, Children 6-12 - $3.00, Children 5 and under - free. The Lenape Nation Welcomes You! All Proceeds benefit Lenape Nation educational and agricultural programs. For additional information call (215)257-0389 Directions From New York City Cross George Washington Bridge to I-80. Continue West on I-80 through New Jersey. Off Rt. 80; take exit 34B (Rt. 15 North). Rt. 15 North becomes Rt. 206 North. Stay on Rt. 206 North crossing over the Delaware River into Pennsylvania (making a right onto Rt. 6 West) Stay on Route 6 West approximately 40 minutes to the town of Hawley. Bingham Park is located at the end of town on the right hand side. Directions From New England Area West on I-84 to Exit 26 in Pennsylvania, Promised Land. Travel North on Route 390 approximately about 10-12 minutes to Rt. 507 North. Make a right turn onto Rt. 507 North. Travel 507 North until you reach a stop light. At light, turn left onto Rt. 6 West traveling approximately 10 minutes to the town of Hawley. Bingham Park is located at the end of town on the right hand side. Directions From Philadelphia Northeast Extension (Route 476) of Pennsylvania Turnpike to Lehigh Valley, Exit 56 Allentown-Bethlehem. East on Route 22 for 17 miles to Route 33. Travel Rt 33 North merging onto I-80 East (Pocono Mts) Continue on I-80/US 209 North to Exit 309 (Marshalls Creek). Take 209 North to Rt. 402 North. Turn left onto Rt. 6 West traveling approximately 15 minutes to the town of Hawley. Bingham Park is located at the end of town on the right hand side. ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL Welcomes the Lenape Nation Sunday, October 8, 2006 ... 12:30-4:00PM; Dey Farm Historic Site, Federal Road near Applegarth; Sponsored by the Monroe Township Historic Preservation Commission 1:00 Welcoming Ceremony by Chief Chuck Gentle Moon 1:30 Traditional Drumming and Dance demonstration 2:00 Storytelling 2:30 Presentations: "Lenape Views on Brainerd's Teachings" and "Projects and goals of the Lenape Nation". 3:00 Traditional Drumming and Dance demonstration 4:00 Native American Musical Performance FREE ADMISSION...for more information, call: 732-521-4400, mailbox 100
RISING NATION RIVER JOURNEY 2006 2006 Itinerary - Subject to daily changes If you would like to use our morning shuttle service be on site by 8AM! Thursday August 3 Camping on private property. 8 Cottage St. long Eddy. Directions: Rt.97 North through Calicoon, about 9 miles to Long Eddy. Come into Long Eddy and make a left at the Sportsman Bar towards the river. Cross railroad tracks and make a left. Proceed down lane about 1 yards. Contact # 845-887-4493. Arrival - After 3 PM. NEEDS - Please bring some food to contribute to our dinner for the evening. Chili and salad will be provided. We will also need breakfast food for everyone! Water bottles are always welcome! "Special Thanks" to Don and Edie Downes! Wanishi! Friday August 4 Morning Ceremonies by Chief Chuck Gentlemoon. Depart from Hancock Fireman's field at 9AM. Travel 8 miles to Equinunk Historical Society for lunch. Travel 14 miles to just north of Callicoon. Details TBA. Contact # 570-698-6173. This will be a long day on the river. Please be prepared. "Special Thanks" to Katherine Dodge and Pete Snyder! Wanishi! Saturday August 5 Travel 10 miles to Skinners Fall. Camping on private property. 840 River Road., Milanville PA. Contact # 570-729-7053. Arrival - 4PM. Saturday evening we will enjoy a private gathering with a number of environmental groups, including the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, the N.E.P.A Audubon and the Audubon Center for Creative Cooperation. Dinner will be provided. Feel free to bring a dish along. "Special Thanks" to Barbara Yeaman, Virginia Kennedy, Sue Currier, Barbara Leo and all other volunteers! Wanishi! Sunday August 6 Travel 4 miles to Fort Delaware Museum for brunch and a tour of the museum. Travel 14 miles to Minisink Ford. Camping at Minisink Campground/Landers River Rafting, 3909 State Route 97. Meal to be provided by Upper Delaware Council "Special Thanks to Rick Lander, Sandra Shultz, and Linda Dexter! Wanishi! Monday August 7 TBA. Approx 20 miles. We are currently seeking a place for campers in close proximity to the Sparrowbush Access Area. Please contact our office at (215)257-0389 if you have any information.
Tuesday August 8 Travel 16 miles to Namanock Island. Camping in National Park Service Territory. Dinner will be what we pull out of our packs! Wednesday August 9 Travel 10 miles to Eshback Access. Camping in National Park Service Territory. Dinner provided by Perry Gower and Phoenix Gifts. "Special Thanks" to Tri-State Unity Coalition and Phoenix Gifts. Wanishi! Thursday August 10 Travel 16 miles to Worthington State Forest. (908)841-9575. Dinner will be provided by "Pack Shack Adventures", Delaware Water Gap, PA. "Special Thanks" to John Greene! Wanishi! Friday August 11 Travel 14 miles to private property between Belvidere and Macks Island. SPECIAL EVENT - FRIDAY EVENING STOMP DANCE CEREMONY All are welcome to attend. If you plan on driving to this stop and joining in here, please bring a dish to add to the potluck dinner. Bring folding chairs if you do not want to sit on the ground. Arrival - after 3 PM Things to keep in mind if you would like to take part in the dancing for this evening: --no alcohol for 4 days prior -- No recreational drugs for 4 days prior --Do not kill for 4 days prior (animals, fish) --Ladies wear long skirts during the dance --Men wear long pants during the dance A special "Wanishi!" to the Yvwiya Gunahita Community! Skee! Saturday August 12 This morning will start with a special "Going to Water" Ceremony led by Chief Chuck Gentlemoon and David Winston. Travel 16 miles to Easton Camping at Scott Park. Located at the "Forks" of the river where the Lehigh and the Delaware join together. A community pot luck dinner will be provided focusing on traditional foods of this area. Members of the Easton Town Council as well as Committee members from the Lenape Memorial project will be contributing to the pot luck. A presentation will be given on the vision of the Lenape Memorial project. If the weather permits we will enjoy music with Jim Beer. "Special Thanks" to the Easton Council, Bill Mineo, Tracy Black and Mayor Phil Mitman. Wanishi! Sunday August 13 Travel 10 miles to Riegelsville area. Details TBA Monday August 14 Travel 14 miles to Point Pleasant. Camping at Tohickon Park. Shuttle bus will provide transportation to the campground. We have no meal plans yet for this stop. "Special Thanks" to Suzanne Forbes. Wanishi! Tuesday August 15 Travel approx 18 miles. We are currently seeking a campsite between Washington's Crossing State Park and Yardley. Details TBA. Dinner to be provided by the Pennsbury Boy Scouts of America/Scouts and Ventures. Wednesday August 16 Travel approx. 15 miles to Pennsbury Manor. Ending Ceremony. We invite all River Sojourners to attend. Friday August 18 This is a day off the river to prepare for the Treaty Signing Celebration at Pennsbury Manor. If you would like to volunteer for this day, Contact our office at 215-257-0389. Arrival - After 11AM. Pennsbury Manor - 215-946-0400.
This website will be updated daily, before and during the "Rising Nation River Journey 2006" Please check for changes before you head out to the river!
Call the following alternative phone numbers for additional information during the River Journey: 215-932-4903, 215-272-2617, 570-460-3199
For additional information or questions contact Lenape Nation Council @ 215-257-0389
Thank you for making the journey with us!
" Making a difference for today, Making a difference for GOOD"
THE LENAPE NATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR SPONSORING THIS YEAR'S RIVER JOURNEY:
Judy Wicks - White Dog Cafe David Hess - Former Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Pennsbury Manor John James Audubon Center Cecilian Center for Earth, Arts and Spirit First Student Inc. Richard McNutt Suzanne Forbes Marion Kyde
THE LENAPE NATION WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR "OUTSTANDING SUPPORT" OF THE 2006 RISING NATION RIVER JOURNEY: Virginia Kennedy Marianne Barbaro Al Nelson Delaware Highlands Conservancy Andy Smith, Central Baptist Church from Wayne PA Buck County Native American Alliance David Tersenson, Door to Door Organics Events PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE "SHELLFISH MOON" SPRING SOCIAL WHEN- APRIL 1, 2006 Enjoy Dinner (in honor of the "shellfish moon"), Silent Auction, Music (Jim Beer), Native Art and Craft Items (Lenape Nation Artists), Traditional Dancing & Drumming TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE SOLD ON A FIRST COME AND FIRST SERVE BASIS! We are also looking for volunteers for a number of important tasks (e.g., cooking native dishes, donating items for a silent auction). Call Suzanne Forbes (Fundraising Committee) at (215) 230-9549 for more information. APRIL 26, 2006
APRIL
23 2005 APRIL
30 2005 Come
and learn about the indigenous people and culture of Pennsylvania!
Enjoy drumming and dancing, crafts and games for the children, arts
and crafts, a petting zoo and good food!
Ju ne 9 - 11, 2005 Bridging
the Cultural Canyon: The University of Pennsylvania presents its first summit on American Indian Health Care entitled Bridging the Cultural Canyon: Strategies to Reduce Health Inequities for American Indians. Scheduled for June 9 - 11, 2005, the Schools of Medicine and Nursing will co-sponsor this interdisciplinary event. The summit will be held in the historic city of Philadelphia with its many symbols of freedom and 'firsts' in America-Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, the new National Constitutional Center and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Anthropology and Archeology . Philadelphia is also the epicenter for multifaceted activities of Eastern Urban Native American tribal groups which are dispersed throughout the Delaware Valley area. Historically rooted in Penn's history, the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania will serve as the tribal co-host for this event in order to facilitate a culturally rich experience for program participants. Summit
Purpose: This Years Pow-Wow has been
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