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Hè, kulamalsi hàch, as we move more into the winter months, we have continued to keep pushing on progress here at the Delaware Tribe! We have been actively working on the construction of the new Cultural Center and Gymnasium to be constructed here on campus in Bartlesville. The renderings of the drawings are also in this issue of the DIN (see link below). It was very important to me and this Tribal Council to construct and maintain a modern-day cultural center that will allow us to retrieve, store, and go after our artifacts that are sitting on shelves in various museums across the country. With this new cultural center there will be plenty of storage, appropriate lighting, and all the tools that it takes to maintain and take care of our artifacts in a responsible manner. I’m excited about this project as it will tell our story! The gymnasium is also planned to be constructed around the same time as the cultural center. The gymnasium will have an indoor basketball court, locker rooms, kitchen, new workout equipment, and many other things that will encourage our membership to live a healthier lifestyle! The construction of both projects will begin this November and will conclude December 2026.

At the end of July, I traveled to Scranton, PA, where a Lenape Mural was created by Lenape artist Ben Scott Miller and world-renowned muralist Belin. The mural brings to life the enduring spirit, traditions, and cultural legacy of the Lenape through this breathtaking masterpiece. I want to acknowledge and thank Ben Miller for his work and honoring our people!

General Council meeting will be held this year on the 22nd of November, due to scheduling conflicts and travel. Delaware Constitution Article 11 Section 1: A General council meeting of the adult membership shall be held on a Saturday, during the month of November, at which time the Chief or his designated spokesman shall make a “State of the Tribe” address. Notice of this annual membership meeting shall be given by the Chief not less than 30 nor more than 45 days preceding the meeting.
In closing we are all of one people, the Lenape people. We must always strive for excellence and be committed to doing what is right. The way we talk to each other, even if we disagree, we should still have the common respect as Lenape to communicate in a way that is positive. The more we strive to uplift each other and be there for each other the less divided we will be.

Wanishi
Brad KillsCrow
Chief

>>>Renderings of New Cultural Center and Gymnasium

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