Good Morning Delmarva discusses the 46th annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow

WMDT – Have you ever attended the Nanticoke Indian Powwow before?

If not, here’s your chance as it will be returning for its 46th year on September 7th and 8th!

Hosted by Delaware’s first recognized tribe, the Nanticoke Indian Tribe, the event has always been a way for the community to gather and give thanks.

We spoke with Dr. Bonnie Hall whose native name is She Who Cares.

She is a past tribal council member and serves as chair for committees on the Nanticoke Indian Association.

She shared a bit of the history behind the powwow and why it continues to grow every year.

Hall tells us that the event over the years has garnered thousands of attendees who want to learn more about their culture and traditions.

She says one of the highlights of the event will be the headlining dancers.

Louis Campbell of Lumbee and Blackfoot descent is a northern traditional dancer. He will serve as the head male dancer.

Angela Gladu of Cree descent is a hip-hop hoop dancer that will be showing off her Jingle dress dancing.

There will also be a car show, an interactive bird show, Aztec dancers, a 9/11 tribute, authentic vendors and much more.

Hall says she hopes these things can attract more young people to the event to learn about their culture.

Again, the two-day event will be held at Hudson fields in Milton from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Adults are 10 dollars, teens are 5 dollars, and kids under 10 are free.

For more information — you can visit www.nanticokeindians.org