Community
Delaware War Mothers
Delaware War Mothers are still accepting military photos
for our next dedication in November 2007. The following Photo
information is requested on each serviceman/servicewoman: rank, name,
branch of service, service dates, war era served
I will scan the photo and return the original Photo's the next day. The
better the quality of the photo, the better it will turn out.
Honor your family's veterans
Send to:
Susan Cade
201 E. Falleaf Drive
Copan, OK 74022
The Delaware War Mothers are requesting the names and mailing addresses
of our Delaware military personnel currently serving overseas (any
country). We will be using the information to send them a phone card
and/or a care package to show them that we are supporting them in their
efforts for our country and tribe. The new project will enable them to
stay in contact with their families.
Send the information to:
Susan Cade
201 E. Falleaf Drive
Copan, OK 74022email: lenape2@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (918) 532-5428
Project: Delaware Language & Culture 2008-09
by Annette Ketchum
The Delaware Cultural Preservation Committee has announced its plans for
cultural classes to run from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. In an
effort to preserve the Delaware language and cultural arts classes will
be taught on Tuesday nights throughout the twelve month period. Classes
will be from two to six hours, with classes taught in two hour
increments on from one to three evenings always on Tuesday. The classes
will be from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., with a 15-minute
refreshment break from 7:45-8:00 pm.
The classes will be taught by Delawares who are expert in the art he/she
teaches. There will be classes for students starting at 10 years old and
up; some that are limited to 15 years and up; those for male only and
those for female only. The classes are free to Delawares, but a
non-Delaware may take the classes for a small charge. Everyone will pay
for his/her materials, which will be provided by the teacher, in most
cases, and the teacher will collect the materials
fee at the first class. Some classes do not have a materials fee.
Everyone who is interested in cultural classes may complete the sign up
form below. The committee believes these opportunities will be of
interest to not only Delawares, but to a wide range of educators,
historians, culturalists, and friends of the Delaware. There must be a
minimum of six people signed up before we will have a particular class.
Some classes will have a maximum of 10 students. In that case, more than
one class may be offered in a subject. No children under ten years old
may attend or tagging along to the classes. On the fifth Tuesday (there
are four) during the year, there will be a covered dish dinner at 6:30
and cultural dancing.
Everyone is welcome even those not taking the classes. Suggestions or
requests for a class that is a Woodland or Delaware art will be
considered, provided a teacher is available and six people are
interested. Call Annette Ketchum, 918-333-8865 if you have questions.
Culture Class Enrollment
Form in .pdf
The Committee would also like to announce that beginning 1 July, 2008
there will be classes teaching how to make traditional Lenape items, and
also Lenape Language Classes. These will be held every Tuesday night at
the Tribal Community Center. For information about the classes or to
sign up for them, contact Annette Ketchum at 918-333-8865.
The Culture Preservation Committee continues to be involved in a number
of activities. We also make donations to local powwows or dance
activities. The amount of these donations can fluctuate according to the
operating funds available to our Committee each year.