Class on Traditional Lenape Teachings First Session To Be Held July 8 & 15

Traditional Lenape Teachings

Preparing for the rites of passage

(Vision Quest – Moon Ceremony)

Classes start on the first and second Tuesdays of July, July 8 & 15 6-8 P.M. The second set of classes will be held on August 5 & 12. Classes will be held at Forsyth Hall on the Tribal campus. The curriculum will be separated into male and female. All Attendees will go through the first set of classes and then we will split to male and female. The first set of classes will be an introduction into the rites of passage, what is being Lenape, the sacred tobacco and Mesingw. The second set of classes will cover the basic skills for your quest at the end, those that perform the quest we will have a short version of the big house ceremony, to allow them to sing or tell of their vision in the Big House Way.

Class will be taught by Elder Steven Donnell and quest elders of both male and female sides. Any questions Contact Steve at 760-401-2056 or email at 1lenapeila@gmail.com