Author name: Mikie

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Winter Conference 2024: Takeaways & Impacts

Day 1: First Gathering of Leaders of Five Nations on Friday January 26, 2024: On Friday January 26th, the Five Nations Leaders joined together for a Regional Meeting of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Nation, the Lenape of Pennsylvania, the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, the Powhatan Renape Nation, and the Ramapough Munsee Nations at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. They were hosted by Professors Brian Schillling and Oscar Schofield of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. We were also joined by members of the NJ Commission of Native American Affairs.
Day Two: Five Nations Talking Circle and Presentation by Dr. Lyla June Johnston on Saturday January 27th at the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey.

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New Jersey Education Association Presents: “An Introduction to Indigenous Language, Growing Practices, & History presented by Chief Mann”

During this session, Chief Mann of the Turtle Clan of the Ramapough Lenape Nation will share three modules for learning: 1) An Introduction to Indigenous Language with Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Tribe Member Karelle Hall, 2) Native Healing Gardens to Add Native Plants to Your School Gardens with Ramapough Lenape Tribe Knowledge Bearer Michaeline Picaro Mann, and 3) A brief regional history of indigenous people with Kerry Hardy who is a researcher, eco-historian, and author.

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Puhwem Corn Planting Ceremony

On May 12, over 100 People gathered to plant the Puhwem Corn that Rob Flory of Howell Living History Farm donated to the Turtle Clan. For the first time in many years, Puhwen corn returned to North Jersey.

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NEW JERSEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: “AN INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE, GROWING PRACTICES, & HISTORY PRESENTED BY CHIEF MANN

NJEA Virtual Session for Educators: On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, Chief Mann, Mikie, Prof. Jack Tchen, Kerry Hardy and Karelle Hall presented education materials to a group of more than 50 NJEA Teachers during a two-hour statewide, virtual meeting regarding our region’s history, the Nanticoke Lenape Language and Indigenous Healing Gardens. We were delighted with the engagement of the participants and excited to know that much of the information will support the development of future curriculum. The video is available with this link. The Presentations are also available with these links: 1) History, 2) Language , 3) Healing Garden and Three Sisters Garden Directions. For those wanting to contact us to receive seeds and more support, please reach us through the contact us on the website.

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New Jersey Reparations Narrative Symposium

On February 28, 2024, Chief Mann and Nagisa Manabe, RCLF’s Director of Development joined a gathering of Newark and National thought leaders for a symposium to strengthen our narrative on reparations. Artist Garrison Hayes encouraged us to speak of the unbroken chain of oppression, and Dr. Marcus Hunter shared his thoughts about the permanence of racism and encouraged us to think boldly about the future saying “If we imagine it, we can manifest it.” We are grateful to the Dodge Foundation for including us in this event which was hosted by Liberation Ventures, the International Center for Transitional Justice, and the NJ Institute for Social Justice. The Ramapough Culture and Land Foundation looks forward to partnering with this auspicious group of attendees to work with NJ Reparations for Black and Indigenous people in our state.

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The 44th Annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series: “The Power of Black Voices: Afrolatin Identities in the Americas

pacts of the coloniality of “divide and conquer” has never been greater in my lifetime. Some may look at the thematic and believe this is just for those of this background. It’s true we each need to look at the unspoken and unacknowledged erasures within all our identity formations. But the threats of global warming, genocides, neofascism, white heteropatriarchy, and narcissistic billionaires must be met with a global citizenry pushing back. This deep dive into our particular intersected historical genealogies is essential for coming together in truly participatory democracies. The event started with an opening prayer and blessing from Chief Mann. This event was free in person and online. Those attending in person will get the benefit of live music, great talks, good food, books, and being part of the Marion Thompson Wright tradition, please save the date for next year!

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HIGHLANDS HIGHLIGHTS: Liberty State Park Event

History is told by the victor. This includes the history of the Native Peoples of the United States, their interactions with European colonizers, and the repercussions that continue in contemporary society. Through partnership and various initiatives the New Jersey Highlands Coalition (NJHC) is working to uplift the voices of the Ramapough Lunaape, the original protectors of this beautiful land we call the Highlands.

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