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Nanticoke Tribe shares heritage on Native American Day
Dallas MacMahan performs a traditional dance for the crowd at the Nanticoke Indian Museum. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
November 7, 2024
The Nanticoke Tribe held the annual celebration of Native American Day Nov. 2 at the Nanticoke Indian Museum near Millsboro.
The event featured native crafts, traditional foods, music and traditional dance. Guest speakers included Rep. Jeff Hilovsky and Lisa Swanger from the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. Admission the Nanticoke Indian Museum was free for the day.
“Native American Day is a day to celebrate native and indigenous cultures,” said Farrah Norwood-Stigall, assistant chief of the Nanticoke Tribe. “It’s really an educational time for us to provide the public with information on indigenous people and to let them know that we are still here. It’s an opportunity to bridge the gap and educate them on what they may not know.”
Farrah Norwood-Stigall, assistant chief of the Nanticoke Tribe, left, stands with June “Morning Star” Robbins, museum coordinator.
Rep. Jeff Hilovsky and his wife Marcia speak with Farrah Norwood-Stigall, assistant chief of the Nanticoke Tribe.
Christian Levaufre, visiting the United States from France, left, speaks with Herman Jackson.
Adam Shanto, 10, and Treeti Kaur shop the various booths.
Rep. Jeff Hilovsky speaks to the crowd.
Lisa Swanger, director of outreach and education for the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, speaks to the crowd.
Dr. Bonnie Hall serves as the emcee for the event.
Ragghi Rain interpreted the stories of the dances being performed.
Herman Johnson, past council member and current spiritual leader of the Nanticoke Tribe.
Matthew Harmon plays a traditional Native American flute.
Denise “Bright Dove” Ashton-Dunkley sells Native American items from New Jersey.
