“Mechi lapi sikon” It is now spring again! During this first quarter, our Delaware (Lenape) tribe has been actively improving our Oklahoma headquarters in Bartlesville, OK for the benefit of our tribal community. We are growing and our Domicile is a benefactor!
At our main campus, existing premises include our Community Center, which houses our administrative offices; Elder Nutrition Center, where congregate meals (lunch) are served daily; Family and Children Services building; Lenape Early Learning Center (daycare) building; Cultural Preservation building; Wellness Center building; and elder housing duplexes. Construction of a 3,500 sq. ft. food pantry has been completed and nearing operational.
Our Tribal Domicile offices are located at our business administration building in Caney, Kansas. The Tribal Council is discussing options for further upgrading our Caney property, primarily landscaping and some interior updates.
The Veterans Memorial construction is underway, but of course weather is a factor. On a traditional note, a sweat lodge is being constructed for tribal ceremonies. Speaking of historical traditions and customs, I was surprised to see a Lenape Indian who died over 500 years ago, Sasappis, as a main character on the sitcom series of “Ghosts.” When that character identified himself as Lenape it got my attention. Then in a scene when asked what he would like, he responded he wished that his people had never been forced out of the Hudson River Valley or something to that effect. That made me wonder where the historical accuracy was coming from and I discovered our language director and historian had been consulted for this series. Interesting…
I hope you find my veering off into a little more information about our Tribe refreshing. It is “sikon,” and as we all look forward to new possibilities, our Domicile will continue to provide you the efficient e-commerce method of delivery that has long been established.
In closing, you know our website: tribaldomicile.com and if I haven’t mentioned it before our tribal website is delawaretribe.org. Please know we always welcome your calls and emails.
Wanishi Thank you