Our Lenape Heritage

November is Native American Heritage Month, and we are excited to invite you to a special event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Lenape people. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity and understanding, we are proud to present “Our Lenape Heritage,” an event that aims to honor and explore the vibrant traditions, history, and contributions of the Lenape Nation.

• Date: Monday, November 6
• Time: 1 PM
• Location: Little Theater

We are honored to welcome Claire Garland, who will share their wisdom and insights into the Lenape culture, history, and contemporary issues faced by Native communities.

More about Claire Garland.

• Director of Sand Hill Indian Historical Association
• NJ American Indian Affairs Commission Historical Resource Person
• NJ Historical Commission Co-Chair of Year of Indigenous People Conference & member of the Indigenous Education Project
• NJHC Award of Recognition
• Monmouth County Education Association Friend of Education Award
• Rutgers University Graduate School of Education, Masters in Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
• Author of Indian Summer at Sand Hill, recently published in Rutgers/Monmouth Interdisciplinary Winter Journal 2023

This event is an excellent opportunity for everyone in our university community to come together, learn, and appreciate the invaluable contributions of Native Americans, particularly the Lenape Nation, to our shared history. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to attend “Our Lenape Heritage” and support the celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Let us honor the Lenape people and acknowledge their legacy.