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UPDATE: Tribal Server Under Maintenance
The Delaware Tribe’s main server and email system is undergoing unscheduled maintenance at this time. IT personnel are working to restore service as soon as possible.
The tribal email system has been restored, however be advised that employees have limited access to their work forms and other documents as maintenance continues on the main server.
We thank you for your patience.
Lenape Words to Use During the Coronavirus Pandemic
From the Lenape Talking Dictionary – http://talk-lenape.org
kshilënche – wash your hands
kshilënchekw – you all wash your hands
kshilënchèch – you will wash your hands
(not a command, just a statement of a future action)
mëtakham ktun ok kwikiyon – Cover your mouth & nose
kpilakhom kwikin – Clean your house
nutike – stay home or I stay at home…
nutikekw – you all stay home
nutikehënàch – we will stay at home
nutikehëna – we stayed home
March 21, 2020 Tribal Council Meeting Cancelled
Due to the COVID-19 virus the Tribal Council Meeting scheduled for March 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM has been CANCELLED.
UPDATE: Activities Scheduled For March 14, 2020 Postponed Until A Later Date
From the Office of the Chief
POSTPONED
By now we’re all aware of the COVID-19 virus pandemic spreading throughout the country. In an effort to minimalize the risks to our tribal members, I am postponing tomorrow’s (Saturday, Mar 14, 2020) activities. This includes:
- The joint Tribal Council/Trust Board Meeting
- The Town Hall Meeting, and
- The Stomp Dance
Because none of the above activities are time-sensitive, I feel that at this time they are best postponed until a later date. The very worst thing that could happen is for one of our tribal members to contract that virus unnecessarily.
Thank you for your understanding!
Delaware Tribe of Indians Awarded Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society is proud to announce that the Delaware Tribe of Indians has been awarded a grant through the new Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program.
The Delaware Tribe of Indians has been awarded $6,500 for the development of a strategic plan for the Delaware Tribe Cultural Center through the help of a professional facilitator. The development of a comprehensive strategic plan is vital to the long-term success of any organization. A strategic plan will address the organization’s mission statement, long-range planning and an action plan for accomplishing its goals.
“The Delaware Tribe is pleased to receive this support from the Oklahoma Historical Society,” said Chief Chet Brooks. “Strategic planning is an integral part of building a strong cultural presence for our tribe. As such we will seek input from all our tribal members and other vital stakeholders to develop a ‘roadmap’ to our future.”
A total of just over $410,000 in grant funds will be distributed, with projects ranging from collections care and exhibit development to strategic planning and educational programming. “We are very pleased with how well this first cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program has gone,” said Nicole Harvey, grants administrator. “Both the variety of projects and the number of applications submitted show that this program is not only necessary, but a game changer for the future of collecting, preserving and sharing Oklahoma history in local communities across the state.”
The Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program is a grants-in-aid program offered by the Oklahoma Historical Society with a goal of encouraging the collection, preservation and sharing of Oklahoma history at the grassroots level in all parts of the state. Open to tribal and municipal governments and not-for-profit historical organizations located in Oklahoma and registered with the Oklahoma secretary of state, this grants program offers funding ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for projects focused on collections, exhibits and programming. Applications for this annual program open in the fall and award announcements are made in January. For more information visit www.okhistory.org/grants.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
2020 Census Information
BE COUNTED:
The U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years. The first census was in 1790. Census numbers determine funding for many of the Delaware Tribe’s vital services and programs. For each man, woman and child who doesn’t get counted, it’s a loss of about $50,000 in federal funding over a decade that helps our tribal programs and services.
HOW TO RESPOND:
By April 1, 2020 each home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 census. You will have three options for responding: online, by phone, or by mail.
Be sure to list everyone living in the household as of April 1, including all adults, children, extended family and nonrelatives.
If not all adults in the household are not tribal citizens, be sure to list the tribal citizen first on the survey. This helps
the tribe when applying for grants and other funding opportunities.
For each Delaware Citizen, mark your race as “American Indian“. It is important that you write “Delaware Tribe” in full as your tribal affiliation. If you just write Delaware, our tribe will not receive proper credit.
If you do not have access to a computer and want to report this way, there will be computers set up for your use at the Delaware Center and someone to assist you.
Your Confidentiality:
Your personal information is kept confidential. The Census Bureau is bound by federal law to protect your information, and your data is used only for statistical purposes. Your response will not affect your housing status, income guidelines or custody arrangements.
For more information, click HERE.
Request for Construction Bid at Forsythe Hall
The Delaware Tribe of Indians is seeking construction bids for the entrance to Forsythe Hall. Details can be found here: Bid for Forsythe Hall Entrance.
Any questions or further inquiry about the bid specifications shall be directed to:
Joe Exendine, Tribal Manager, or by email to jexendine@delawaretribe.org
Sealed bids will be opened at the Tribal Council meeting at tribal headquarters on Saturday December 21, 2019 at approximately 2:30 P.M.
Photos of construction area are posted below.
(Construction contract required)
THIS IS A SEALED COMPETETIVE BID PROCESS. Written bids should be presented NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 19, 2019 at the above address, whether by mail or package delivery service or hand-delivered. Please write on outside of bid package “Sealed Bid”
Construction Area
Curtis Zunigha to Give Presentation at East Stroudsburg University
Delaware Tribe Cultural Resources Director Curtis Zunigha will give a presentation at East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, PA tonight, Monday, November 18, 2019, as part of their Native American History Month programming. The presentation will be livestreamed from 6-8 PM. Please note that the link is only available during those hours, but this page will be updated with a permanent link to the completed talk in the coming days.
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