Nanticoke Indian Tribe celebrates their 39th Annual Powwow

The Nanticoke Indian Tribe celebrated their 39th Annual Powwow. The powwow is where cultural traditions are displayed, which have been passed down from generation to generation.

A counsel member from the tribe, Brett Jackson, explains that this event is about sharing their culture and having people from the community get involved. 

This past June, Delaware passed a bill to recognize the status of the Nanticoke tribe once again.

Jackson says that having this bill was a way to protect themselves because at time other tribes locally can be taken away. 

For the first time in history, the first female chief was recently chosen in January. Natasha Norwood Carmine explains how thankful she is for this recognition from the state of Delaware.

Besides the dancing and singing, some vendors had traditional Nanticoke meals like Indian tacos and their infamous succotash dish, which is a family tradition that uses corn, lima beans, chicken broth and butter. 

With the community actively engaged, the chief says how thrilled she is to see everyone involved, “It’s very exciting and I’m thankful for the support and I’m thankful for the people’s interest and willing to be engaged.”