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National Native American Heritage Month: Things to Do In New York

This month we’re celebrating New York City’s rich connections to the indigenous populations of North America, in particular the Lenape. Overall I think New York City could use more places which mark its indigenous roots. By which I mean, places for New Yorkers to actually visit, landmarks and public art which illustrate the connection between… Read More

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The Lenape Nation: Past, Present and Future

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… Read More