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The mission of the Nanticoke Indian Association (NIA) is to enhance and promote the welfare of the Nanticoke Indian Community and to raise awareness of American Indian cultures in rural areas. The NIA aims to foster understanding, respect, and preservation of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe as an aboriginal/indigenous society through conservation, education, and cultural awareness programs.

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Thanksgiving dinner held at the Nanticoke Indian Center

Article & Photo by Ted Pfirrmann – Cape Gazette, November 23, 2023

Indian Mission United Methodist Church once again stepped up for a heartwarming and generous event this Thanksgiving season.…

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Capital Funding – Community Center Renovation

Friday, April 2, 2021

The Nanticoke Indian Association is embarking on an exciting new capital campaign and seeks your support.

Make a Tax Deductible Donation Today!

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Nanticoke Indian Tribe acquires land of their ancestors

Wednesday, November 24, 2021: Article excerpt & photo by: Jon Hurdle-Delaware Public Media

A 31-acre cornfield on the edge of Millsboro doesn’t look very different from any other piece of…

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Senator Tom Carper meets with Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s Leadership

U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) made a special visit to meet with the newly appointed Nanticoke Chief, Avery Johnson, officers, and tribal members on Friday, February 3, 2023. Being a…

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Business owners replace Nanticoke Indian Museum roof

Article & photo By: Chris Flood – Cape Gazette March 28, 2023

Two brothers and local business owners have come together to replace the four-decade-old roof on the Nanticoke Indian…

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Celebrating the Legacy of Sterling “Earth Keeper” Street

During the Heritage Day Celebration held on May 6, 2023, the Nanticoke Indian Tribe honored Sterling Street who served as the curator of the Museum for the past 13 years.…

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Second local business helps out Nanticoke Indian Association

Alltemp Air answers the call and installs commercial-grade dehumidifier at museum. Article & photo by Chris Flood – Cape Gazette-May 26, 2023

Looking to find ways to give back to the…

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University of Delaware’s Student Leadership Visitation to the Nanticoke Indian Museum

The University of Delaware has long been recognized as a leader in international education. Exceptional college students from the Middle East and North Africa are nominated to participate by U.S.…

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Nanticoke Indians Celebrate Heritage Month

Article & Photo By: Ron MacArthur – Cape Gazette, November 8, 2023.

 

The Nanticoke Indian Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month Nov. 4, with a festival on the grounds…

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Nanticoke Indians look to double the size of community center

Capital campaign ongoing, construction expected to begin in about six months. Article & photo by Chris Flood – Cape Gazette – August 26, 2023

Nanticoke Indian Association members may be in…

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Legend Of The Dream Catcher

Long ago when the world was young, an old Lakota spiritual leader was on a high mountain and had a vision.

In his vision, Iktomi, the great trickster and teacher of wisdom, appeared in the form of a spider.

Iktomi spoke to him in a sacred language that only the spiritual leaders of the Lakota could understand.

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