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From Pike County Courier:

By Linda Fields

“Our ancestors are still here, their footsteps are still here, their voices are still here, and I want to thank you for being here for us and for them.”

During a reception to mark the opening of a new permanent exhibit at the Pike County Historical Society, Larry Heady of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, addressed local residents gathered on the steps of the Columns Museum on the evening of Oct. 6.

The exhibit, “The Lënape, Original People Reconciling The Past, Embracing The Future,” tells the story of the Indians native to our region and the diaspora that took them far from their homelands in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It includes the obelisk for Tom Quick that once stood in Milford Borough and explains the story and controversy behind it.

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The family of Chief Brooks wishes to make a one time scholarship for two students in his honor. Amount will be unknown until the deadline date. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate or postgraduate study in community colleges, junior colleges and universities. The Scholarship principally targets two and four year academic programs. The deadline to submit completed applications is February 15, 2022 (NO EXCEPTIONS). Please mail OR submit application to:

Delaware Tribe of Indians
Chet Brooks Memorial Scholarship
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006

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The Delaware Tribe Cultural Preservation Committee announces the cancellation of Delaware Days 2021. The event was scheduled for September 24-25 but due to the continuing significant presence of Covid-19 closing our campus to the public, the CPC regrets having to take this action.

The Committee also regrets to announce the passing of Chief Chet Brooks on August 22. There will be a memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Chief Brooks on Saturday September 11 at 5:00pm on the north lawn of the Tribal Community Center. Tribal and community members may attend this event which will include food and traditional music. For more information contact the Cultural Center at (918) 337-6541.

Effective 08/02/2021 Tribal Offices are closed to the public, please call for an appointment.

The July 2021 issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:

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The Delaware Tribal Council is conducting a needs assessment based on needs that were caused by COVID-19. Please follow the link and take the short survey. Encourage others to do so as well. Thank You!

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