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Calling All Artists for 2026 Pow Wow Shirt Design Contest
The Pow Wow Committee is asking artists to submit a design for our 2026 Pow Wow Shirt!
The design deadline is March 11, 2026, and will winner will be drawn at our benefit on March 14, 2026.
The winner shall receive a feature write-up in the 2026 Pow Wow Program and three (3) offical Pow Wow Shirts.
Submit your design today!
Pow Wow Camp Burn Period In Effect March 16 – May 3
The Pow Wow Camp burn period will be in effect from March 16 – May 3, 2026. For safety, please DO NOT burn under any windy conditions.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our grounds and community safe.
Indian Taco Fundraiser March 14
There will be an Indian Taco Fundraiser held at Forsythe Hall on the Delaware Tribal Campus at 5100 Tuxedo Blvd in Bartlesville, OK on March 14, 2026, with proceeds going to 2026-27 Pow Wow Princess Evie Powell. Indian Tacos will be sold for $15 each from 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., alongside a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Vendor spots will be available for $25 each. To reserve a vendor spot, please contact Pow Wow Committee Chair Elaine Clinton at (918) 914-9347.
For further questions, please contact Chair Elaine Clinton at (918) 914-9347 or Co-chair Collin Davis at (918) 286-9331.
Digging for Tekënei Ulèpënàk (Wild Onions) March 14
Join the Cultural Preservation Committee on Saturday March 14th to dig for wild onions in Copan, OK. We will host a tekënei ulèpënàk òk òòla (Wild Onions and Eggs) dinner at Dance Practice on March 19th.
We will meet at the Delaware Tribal Complex in Bartlesville, OK at 9:00 A.M. to carpool. Please bring a small shovel and a bucket/bag. Please dress appropriately for the day’s weather. We will be near a river bottom, so there might be some mud! Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Alënixsitàm (Lenape Language Lesson) To Be Held February 20
Join the Cultural Preservation Committee in the FCS Conference Room on February 19 from 6 – 8:30 P.M. for a Lenape Language lesson on men & women’s traditional clothing. Social song and dance practice to follow. A meal will be provided.
Children in attendance (17 & under) will be entered into a raffle for prizes!
January 2026 Delaware Indian News Is Now Available
The January 2026 issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:
» View January 2025 Delaware Indian News
For other issues of the Delaware Indian News, select Delaware Indian News in the top menu bar.
Shawl Class to be Taught January 31
The Cultural Preservation Committee & the Historical Preservation Department will be hosting a Shawl Class taught by Zechariah Rice on January 31, 2026. Learn how to hem, fringe, and apply appliqué to a shawl. You must already be familiar with a sewing machine.
There will be 10 spots available for Delaware Tribal Members. The event will be held from 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (with lunch provided) in the FCS Conference Room on the main tribal campus in Bartlesville, OK.
To register, send an email to lenape.cpc@gmail.com
Delaware Tribe of Indians Adopts New Mission Statement
The mission of the Delaware Tribe of Indians is to honor our Lenape ancestors by strengthening our sovereignty, preserving our culture, and promoting the well-being of our citizens. Through responsible governance, sustainable economic development, and compassionate community services, we work to protect our heritage, support our families, and ensure a strong and healthy future for generations to come.
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