This makes me feel so good to see. Thank you for posting! I brought my children back to New Jersey so they could feel the power of this land. The land their ancestors cared for and walked.
Found out that way back in my line in 1700's I am related to the Lenape people. My Great Grandmother thought she was part Cherokee but was actually related to Chief Big John Mouth Bounding Thunder. Good to see some info on the people.
i was from an explorer. My family came up the trail of explorer strong holds and give away in the mountain. It is hard to say how my family came up the river and entered upstate new york.
We learn about your beautiful tribe in NJ schools. And I was taught that the Lenape people were forced to live in Oklahoma. But I'm really happy to hear that Leni- Lenape people are still here in New Jersey where they belong!!
My maternal grandmother is mixed with Lenape and let me say, the look is uncanny. As for the Gould, he's from Gouldtown, NJ. An old settlement of "creole " people. My grandmother is also a descendent of the Gould's by way of the Pierce's (Louetta). Funny story, on the train one thanksgiving, going home and this green eyes, tan skinned "blackish" man asks if I'm from Gouldtown. Didnt know what he meant then until years later when my grandmother brought it up out of the blue. Very good video. These people look like my people.
My maternal grea Grandmother was Lenape She married a German Hoepner (Hoffner) The Goulds and the Peirces are often of mixed race. Indian, BlaSt John Methosdist churchck & White. They, much like the Cherokees adopted the practices of the European Settlers and many melded into the Mainstream. I knew this from an early age. South jersey had so many Indian Villages. For the most part everyone got along. many from South jersey joined with Iriquiois and thence to oklahoma. I wish them all the best. I respect them and wish them well. Incidently my Grandfather Preached at Fordville Methodist Church (St. Johns) four of his daughters, one was my Mom, would sing in harmony there.
Jim Key Hi, I'm a descendent of Mary Etta Pierce( great great grandmother) born 5-20-1849 buried at Calvary in Oxford, Pa. She married James Henry Lewis born 10-11-1846 also buried at Calvary. Even today, we have many variations of features that appear multiracial.
Hi brothers and sisters. Great video... I myself was born on the reservation in Oklahoma. I'm a direct descendent of chief Ketchum of the Turtle clan. However I have lived in Scotland since I was a few months old baby. I would love to learn about my heritage and be able to live back within the tribal community at one point in my life. Any pointers on how to do this would be much appreciated. One love from me and mine to you and yours :)
Bennieboy hey brother. I live near Turtle Rock in Chester County Pa. It was a very sacred area to your people. The Turtle Tribe was the most important of the 3. It is located on the Delchester Preserve. Please contact me if u go.... I am not allowed on it but you r😃
My family tree contains at least two ancestors from the Lenni-Lenape. One is from the Counsellor family of Delaware - my Counsellor ancestors moved from Delaware to Salem, New Jersey very late 1700s or very early 1800s. One is connected to the Luker family of Toms River (river named after either "Indian Tom" or Tom Luker.) I am almost done reading C.A. Weslager's The Delaware Indians A History and look forward to learning more and visiting places related to this aspect of my heritage.
While it was true that we did use stereotypical regalia back in the 70s and 80s. Lodges across America now contact and work with there local tribes to promote there culture and quash Hollywoods diction of native Americans. On the national level we have committees of indigenous people who have the final say on all regalia and ceremonial decisions. My lodge for example is in ohio in shawnee territory and we use shawnee style regalia in our dances and ceremonies, I advise you to update your information.
I love the idea of the Christian church being fully embracing of First Nation identity and content, at an advanced level -- this is a good way -- how do other cultures do this -- Maori? -- how can the resources of the church be given more fully to show true love towards the First Nation experience = the last 500 years? Can the ancient wisdom and ideas be validated more fully and lovingly in our eucharist -- I could live with it better. Let me remember what happened = the last 500 years. Do we say that the Great Spirit is there in the Eucharist? Well? It's got be love and how can we show and say it more fully?
i live in canada and i would like more videos like this to teach me about my native history........ a lot of people think im am black aswell but i notice some of my traits in the nanticoke indians
+Tumpas Heat If you live in Canada and part native your a Metis and pretty sure you'll find your native side if you really look and ask around. native culture still strong In Canada you should know that.
John C. Carter - Hey John, don't know if you remember me from Mitsawokett. We used to chat in the list - I'm the Nanticoke stranded in the UK (still). You talk to my mom Lishia a lot.
Excellent video. I am so glad to see you are finally getting some results from your hard work. I have been studying the Lenape tribe for several years. I noticed that the people portrayed in this video fit very well the physical descriptions written by those Europeans who first interacted with the Lenape. It's important for us all to learn about the original people of this country. A beautiful people and culture. Nine to eleven thousand years of success. I think we might learn something.
The physical description was tall and slim. They don't look like us. Wannabe Cherokees have the same BS story. If they hid and didn't come with us they don't deserve to be members of the tribe. And don't give me the "My great grandma was ashamed of being Indian." I've heard that one too many times. There was no place for them to hide from all the white people who took our land. Impossible. I don't believe any of them are Lenape.
We were the first tribe to treaty with this corrupt country. They have no clue about Lenape, the Long House and we were all relocated by the government. They named Manhattan Kansas after our homeland. All Lenape went north to Canada, to Oklahoma or over to Minnesota.
Actually it's the opposite of what you said, just like "survival of the fittest. No way a few peole could survive this long and say they are Lenape. WE were all relocated by the government, most of us in Oklahoma.
Not ALL left. My ancestors were given land near new Egypt. I can't connect with the community because I didn't grow up there. I just recently met my biological father.
Lanape spirituality has not been tainted by the political history of Christianity. We all believe in the Creator! Spiritually purer belief which is part of why I am drawn to native American culture!!
We are HEBREW ISRAELITES, FROM THE TRIBE OF GAD. I AM BRIAN ANDERSON FROM TOMS RIVER I AM PRINCESS ANN SUN CLOUDS EIGHTH GREAT GRANDSON,BY THOMAS LUKER...MY GRANDMA WAS NAMED EVA LUKER... I AM PROUD OF MY HEBREW,ANCESTORY..
Why is there is so much hate? I was raised in Virginia and I also was taught that all the Indians were moved to the west and I believed them. I am blonde and blue eyed but that does not take away from who I am, what is in my heart, and how I feel. My great grandfather was a French trader and moved west. But from the time I was little I have been drawn to the traditions of my people. I have a sister who is Lakota, Sioux and a grandmother who is also. Get rid of the chip on your shoulder, learn the ways and listen to you elders about hate and forgiveness, and that we are all made by the creator and should all show the respect, pride, generosity, that we are taught. If you think all tribes are fair, dark, black hair, etc you need to travel the U.S. and learn your history. I really feel sorry for those that carry so much anger and hate in their heart because it only dystroys the beauty you have within. pahaska
@@salomez-finnegan7952 I wonder if shes an enrolled Lakota if she is, then she could always marry an Indian & bring her degree of Indian blood back up in her children.
Good to see you're still a cohesive group no matter who commingled into the bloodline through the centuries. Being a descendant of south Jersey colonials pre the English invasion (Swede/Finn), there has always been a rumor of native blood in the family. With the easy access of DNA testing it has been proven. It's small but there non the less. IF, big IF you lose about half of your DNA with each succeeding generation then our full blood ancestor would be back in the early to mid 1700's. I will say that we are descended from "Mary Pearce (Pierce) of Cohansy" as she is listed in genealogy records, whom married into the Cattell line in the early 1700's. It's also rumored that Jonas Cattell the Runner, born 1756, was half blood. All this and a buck seventy five will get you a coffee at WaWa......lol. We did dance with some of you back in the '80's after you warmed the drum head up at our fire at a county event. Rip Butch, you were a good guy.
I am descended from these people, I'm Lenni-Lenape but I have 0% sub-Saharan African DNA. I think the African influence probably came later after my ancestors left. It is very important for anyone, where there are any questions, to have your DNA analyzed to learn the truth of your ancestors, rather than guessing and wild claims. My hair is curled in this photo, it is naturally stick straight.
Had to get the DNA test first as Grandmother said she was "Black Dutch." Later, we traced our ancestors and were lucky enough that the tribes were written down... I have Lenape/Delaware thru two grandparents, married to each other, though Grandpa was as blond as could be. I have a little Shawnee and Cherokee as well. That was written down, too, not guessing.
Susan Sheppard DNA test are so interesting. I have lots of distant cousins that don't resemble me. It's fun trying to figure out the connection. DNA is fascinating.
Thank is true my mom's mom was full blood and they put nitro female on her brith certificate....that how you know what the government Did its time to be proud of our ancestors....
My native last pure Lenape ancestor, Zilpha Horner, passed away in the Bayville area. My maternal grandmother is 1/4 Lenape. I would love more information and connection. I am associated with the tribe where I live, but they are Muskogee speakers. I do have Athabascan DNA and if any one would like to compare I am on Gedmatch.
I'm from toms river,all my family,since 1690 when my eighth great grandfather,came over from England,(Thomas luker) and married my eight great grandmother,(princess Ann sun cloud) turtle tribe,and settled on goose Creek,which they named toms river,after tom luker...my family is scattered all over toms river area.my grandma, was named Eva luker,and had my mom,an uncle,Theodore tobiassen,brick,NJ.,and three other aunts...I have a million cousins,and most of all,LENAPE DNA !!!...
Are there significant numbers of like 85-100% “pure” Lenape bloodline native American people still around today? It’s sad that modern Westerners don’t value homogeneity in ethnicity. When I see huge amounts of blood haired blue eyed 90% European people comprising what us now know as “Native American” is honestly extremely disappointing
Most of them are actually what you would refer to as black so the white washed ones are finally speaking but honestly nanticokes referred to themselves as moors so we are still here I've known all my life I was nanticoke but basically there are alot of black people who are nanticokes but dont even know it our language is extinct nanticokes had our own language. So basically nanticokes are a black tribe nobody wants to talk about it look the lady was mad they classified them as black but never asked why? Mayan people or Navajo people have never be black so obviously there must be a identifiable feature to be able to classify us as black so 🤷🏿♀️
In terms of a lot of East Coast tribes, majority of them are mixed. It is simply a result of colonization. After the native population decreased, many of the natives remaining in the region were absorbed into non-native communities. Versus some tribes out West who have many full blood members remaining since their consistent contact with outsiders occurred much later in comparison to those on the East Coast.
Don’t listen to the afrocentrist conspiracy theorists who believe all native peoples pre colonial were sub Saharan Africans. Science geography all prove them wrong. There are a lot of full blood native Americans don’t believe what anyone says. Just look to the hopi, the Zapotec, the lakota the Dakota and nakota. The ho chunk and literally all of Oklahoma. Tons of them, looking just as the ancestors did.
In the East, people were pressured more into assimilation. Leave or assimilate- those were your options. During the settlement times, young women were sometimes (apparently it wasn't very uncommon) traded into marriage for land rights. I am a white descendant of one of these women. From my perspective, I am trying to learn as much as I can about my Lenape ancestor because she gave everything in order to help her people under the guise of peace and land rights. Without her, my white family wouldn't exist. I feel that it's important to recognize and support native people on the East to regain their heritage and identity, and to recognize the sacrifices their ancestors made, no matter what people's skin tones are.
My dad said his grandmother or somebody in our close line was half. Lol. We were told very minimal about anything Lenape. I do my own research. You are definitely not forgotten by me.
How can I contact someone I know for a fact who my ppl are bc we still exist and we all look alike... we all share the same blood and will recognize each other when we are around each other. Spirit never lies.
Anayah Bey hi I believe my mom is Lenape on my mom side her father . I have a lot of respect for the American Indians. I am not full blood . I like to see how they live and learn more about them.
People are spreading lies about Indigenous Americans, like our DNA doesn't show our distinct lineage. Exclusively Native American markers appear in all First Nations groups across North and South America. Many genetics studies have been done on American First Nations, showing 2 very distinct markers only First Nations people share, which markers show up in all First Nations from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. There are 4 more markers that are exclusive to the Americas, which are distributed among Indigenous peoples in different regions of the Americas. All these markers trace back genetically - by tracking actual base-pair mutations, to NE Asia. No European genetic markers appear in America among people without known Colonist descent, though there are 17 or more such markers in Europe. African markers, those which identify Africans as opposed to Europeans, do not appear in Native Americans without known African ancestry. Don't be fooled. For instance, read Cavallo-Sforza et al., Genetic Map of Human Migration.
Native people will come back, it's a circle, we are spiritual people not religeous not of religions. RELIGION is man made, it's a scam a lie to keep killing the real human beings. We need to learn common sense, we have been brainwashed by school, religion, tv, books, gov, etc. It's a shame how we forgot what is truly Sacred. Sacred things in this world are what Spirituality is all about. Another word for Sacred is Vital for Survival. So all the things Vital for Survival are Sacred to human beings of all tribes of all colors. But RELIGION teaches the opposite. The rotten political system is another scam that uses force on the people to enslave society it benefits the 10% and enslaves the 90%. We live in a fascist system, we are bullied by dictators, there is no democracy in this rotten political system. They have brainwashed society into modern slaves , you are living to pay , you are a slave without chains & shackels so you don't see it. Welcome to the Rat Race System imposed upon us by force by the euro system of government. This is a Crime against Humanity. The real big crooks are in Washington dc and all those who work along with them to keep this system going. We must become AUTONOMOUS again. See Cheran Michoacan for more info. See how we are going back to being free people again. Purepecha Tribe from Cheran Michoacan.
+WHISPERING DEER MCKAY The Ramapo are a subdivision of Lenni Lenape, as are Munsee and Mocton, and the nations on the other side of Mahicannituck are cousins to the Lenni Lenape - the Siwanoy, Sint-Sink, Wecquaesgeek, Taghkanic, Kitchawank, Tankiteke, and others in what are now Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties in NY, along with Mahican neighbors, and into Western CT.
The Ramapough are Munsee. We're documented back to before 1640 in what was to become Connecticut. Under Sachem Katona, grandson of Sachem Ponus and son of Onax the Elder, the land was sold. The Ramapough moved north and west. Sachem Tapgow, the son of Ponus, signed most of the land deeds in North Jersey and Southern New York. The Munsee in Northern Jersey, Western Connecticut and Southern NY were all related. It makes me laugh to hear people who are mixed to mostly white out west to try and justify their existence by attacking the people they spring from. All you have is Fed Rec and casinos. We don't need anyone to recognize us to "exist". Your ancestors ran from the east to escape the Colonials centuries ago..that means you lost your claims to the east. Hows that for reality?
This older lady mentions they marked blacks instead of Indians 1900s. Sounds like they intermarried with afrians eventually the is Indian blood dilutes.
connor connor this is a very nuance filled issue. Firstly, many black people in America are indigenous to America. One of the biggest lies told is that all of the Black people that are here, were brought over on ships for slavery. A vast segment of the population was already present. Why do you think the government labeled Indians as black? The original native American is the black man. That may come as a shock. But oh well. The truth is staring EVERYONE right in the face. Many simply choose to ignore the obvious!
There are black people in America with Native ancestry because of the amalgamation of indigenous people and Africans. I don’t know why black people will run from their African heritage. There were no black tribes in the entire America’s before the Mali Empire expedition. The vast majority of blacks, out ancestors were brought here during the Triangular slave trade. In the northeast blacks were freed a lot earlier. Some before the founding of the US when the Dutch occupied those areas. All black people have African ancestry
The government is going to get harder on identifying native populations. it will be harder to be recognized as it will be seen as a measure of not being valid or whole. this is what it has always been. a measure of not being a person or worth or importance of worth.
Whispering deer McKay, each and every time I hear wanna bed says " we are all related" I want to throw up. If we were all related as you say would that not be incestuous? Delaware people and their clans do not mix with each other. That's nasty.
The Pequots never proved they were a tribe, never produced an old roll of members, and never had a continues government-to-government relationship as required by law to become a federally recognized tribe. This group never had a continuous relationship with the federal government because they are not Lenni Lenape. We all moved away and they gave us smallpox blankets before anyone else, and we signed the first treaty with the colonist.
Steven Osburn You have a Viking Norse surname. This is not to say you don't have Lenape blood but the rough way you're giving people would make me think you were as pure as the driven snow.
Lenapes were in Manhattan, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Hoboken means "Where pipes are traded:" and Manna Hatta means "Place of many hills"
They went north for a while but then went to east coast. Cherokee stories all said they came across water for 3 days after a mountain caught fire (volcano). They traveled west, north and east. Then they traveled west on the trail of tears.
Good sister, I have did my genealogy report and they are Nanticoke. My mother said we were Indian. We are native to this land, and some people are native to Africa. My people have been here for at least 250 years.
paper genocide is an evil thing. thank goodness my nanna was born on the rez and they could not tamper...but they tried with my grandpa....but they were fools to strike out with blue pen and write over with black.....
The problem is is that you still all have a big chip on your shoulder. Crazy Horse was ver fair strawberry colored hair 2 full bloode Shoshone husband wife and dark just had a blonde blue eyed baby ask me how I handled it another young man said his Neice was born the same. Lakota grandmother sister in law fair my Iroquois grandmother fair All INDIANS which I will call u are in asta and the Middle East do your History because long before mayflower the elders new of fair children and people some thought they had special powers you are not all black hair brown eyed and never over 1000 yrs were so dream on. I know who I am where I came from who my ancestors were and I don't need you who don't have a clue telling me who and what I am. I dare you to tell these total full bloods their babies aren't theirs. I guess I could always die my hair and be mean but I'll choose to be nice except all mixed see what kind of spirit is in their hearts how they behave if they have any respect for everyone and then I'll judge. Besides like my Aunty said Michelle war will come and you are a warrior woman but for our benefit you can move between both worlds. She is Lakota. Work together as one you might get more achieved!
***** Thank you. I am part Cherokee and am just trying to understand, I don't want anything other than understanding and connection to who I am. My Mom identified with the Cherokee but she never talked about it. You could see it in her dress, hair, the way she lived. I feel it too. I have native American drums that speak to my soul. But I am from south New Jeresy. Where there Cherokee in that area in the 50s?
hold your heads up high and be proud that you are black ... BE PROUD of your black roots.. cause no matter how light that skin is.. i see that you're black.. through features, hair texture and various other things.. be proud.. BE BLACK!
@@KingofgraceSARA She’s telling you to be proud of being Black not just Native. It’s ridiculous. You all talk about being Native only and forget the Black like it never existed, when it clearly does.
+Linda Flynn Black is not real , its a given term. Some (Moors) bring up the Slave Christian Codes of 1724... BUT i do identify as black on paper and politically BUT i think we should respect those who actually govern themselves unlike us "black" - or - "african americans" .. do.
This makes me feel so good to see. Thank you for posting! I brought my children back to New Jersey so they could feel the power of this land. The land their ancestors cared for and walked.
Found out that way back in my line in 1700's I am related to the Lenape people. My Great Grandmother thought she was part Cherokee but was actually related to Chief Big John Mouth Bounding Thunder. Good to see some info on the people.
Yes good im glad u know
i was from an explorer. My family came up the trail of explorer strong holds and give away in the mountain. It is hard to say how my family came up the river and entered upstate new york.
I am a very proud Harmon and many of my family members are still in Camden new Jeresy
We learn about your beautiful tribe in NJ schools. And I was taught that the Lenape people were forced to live in Oklahoma. But I'm really happy to hear that Leni- Lenape people are still here in New Jersey where they belong!!
Long live the Native American people! 🙏🏽May our identities be restored as One ❤
My maternal grandmother is mixed with Lenape and let me say, the look is uncanny.
As for the Gould, he's from Gouldtown, NJ. An old settlement of "creole " people. My grandmother is also a descendent of the Gould's by way of the Pierce's (Louetta). Funny story, on the train one thanksgiving, going home and this green eyes, tan skinned "blackish" man asks if I'm from Gouldtown. Didnt know what he meant then until years later when my grandmother brought it up out of the blue.
Very good video. These people look like my people.
My grandmother was named Lenni Covington my ppl were all from New Jersey u look just like us. I have to connect with u or any one of our ppl.
nice story.greetings from croatia for this beautifool people
My maternal grea Grandmother was Lenape She married a German Hoepner (Hoffner) The Goulds and the Peirces are often of mixed race. Indian, BlaSt John Methosdist churchck & White. They, much like the Cherokees adopted the practices of the European Settlers and many melded into the Mainstream. I knew this from an early age. South jersey had so many Indian Villages. For the most part everyone got along. many from South jersey joined with Iriquiois and thence to oklahoma. I wish them all the best. I respect them and wish them well. Incidently my Grandfather Preached at Fordville Methodist Church (St. Johns) four of his daughters, one was my Mom, would sing in harmony there.
Jim Key
Hi, I'm a descendent of Mary Etta Pierce( great great grandmother) born 5-20-1849 buried at Calvary in Oxford, Pa. She married James Henry Lewis born 10-11-1846 also buried at Calvary.
Even today, we have many variations of features that appear multiracial.
I would love to compare DNA or records. I am descended from Lenape and Germans in New Jersey as well.
Mine were near where the Red Bank Battlefield and assimilated into black society
Simply Splendid I share this today to honor this weekend's Social !! mitakuye oyasin !! 🎩
Thank you for posting this video about our tribe. I'm going to pass it on. Please disregard the negative post.
Hi brothers and sisters. Great video... I myself was born on the reservation in Oklahoma. I'm a direct descendent of chief Ketchum of the Turtle clan. However I have lived in Scotland since I was a few months old baby. I would love to learn about my heritage and be able to live back within the tribal community at one point in my life. Any pointers on how to do this would be much appreciated. One love from me and mine to you and yours :)
Bennieboy hey brother. I live near Turtle Rock in Chester County Pa. It was a very sacred area to your people. The Turtle Tribe was the most important of the 3. It is located on the Delchester Preserve. Please contact me if u go.... I am not allowed on it but you r😃
you still looking for this
My family tree contains at least two ancestors from the Lenni-Lenape. One is from the Counsellor family of Delaware - my Counsellor ancestors moved from Delaware to Salem, New Jersey very late 1700s or very early 1800s. One is connected to the Luker family of Toms River (river named after either "Indian Tom" or Tom Luker.) I am almost done reading C.A. Weslager's The Delaware Indians A History and look forward to learning more and visiting places related to this aspect of my heritage.
The oa is honored to use your tribe in our legend and ceremonies.
While it was true that we did use stereotypical regalia back in the 70s and 80s. Lodges across America now contact and work with there local tribes to promote there culture and quash Hollywoods diction of native Americans. On the national level we have committees of indigenous people who have the final say on all regalia and ceremonial decisions. My lodge for example is in ohio in shawnee territory and we use shawnee style regalia in our dances and ceremonies, I advise you to update your information.
@@FastRiverGuy breechcloths and leggings with moccasins
Love to all im from in northeast Philadelphia
I love the idea of the Christian church being fully embracing of First Nation identity and content, at an advanced level -- this is a good way -- how do other cultures do this -- Maori? -- how can the resources of the church be given more fully to show true love towards the First Nation experience = the last 500 years? Can the ancient wisdom and ideas be validated more fully and lovingly in our eucharist -- I could live with it better. Let me remember what happened = the last 500 years. Do we say that the Great Spirit is there in the Eucharist? Well? It's got be love and how can we show and say it more fully?
Apparently this is the tribe my grandparsnts great grandparents were part of ive always wanted to know more about where i came from
I'm Nanticoke Indian and have always known this
i live in canada and i would like more videos like this to teach me about my native history........ a lot of people think im am black aswell but i notice some of my traits in the nanticoke indians
+Tumpas Heat If you live in Canada and part native your a Metis and pretty sure you'll find your native side if you really look and ask around. native culture still strong In Canada you should know that.
Trying to learn more about Lenape myths, stories and songs. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am Lenape, and deeply involved in Ancestral healing and work at the moment. Completely wrapped around my Lenape connection
Well done, cousins. (Seeing dear Lorraine made me both happy and sad. Missing her).
John C. Carter - Hey John, don't know if you remember me from Mitsawokett. We used to chat in the list - I'm the Nanticoke stranded in the UK (still). You talk to my mom Lishia a lot.
NativeMoon Nice to hear from you, Lisa. Yes, I just heard from Lishia a few days ago.
Yes, be proud of your Heritage Bless YOU 🙏🙏🙏❤🥰🥰
Excellent video. I am so glad to see you are finally getting some results from your hard work. I have been studying the Lenape tribe for several years. I noticed that the people portrayed in this video fit very well the physical descriptions written by those Europeans who first interacted with the Lenape. It's important for us all to learn about the original people of this country. A beautiful people and culture. Nine to eleven thousand years of success. I think we might learn something.
The physical description was tall and slim. They don't look like us. Wannabe Cherokees have the same BS story. If they hid and didn't come with us they don't deserve to be members of the tribe. And don't give me the "My great grandma was ashamed of being Indian." I've heard that one too many times. There was no place for them to hide from all the white people who took our land. Impossible. I don't believe any of them are Lenape.
Are you serious? This is why they will vanish. Attitudes like this.
We were the first tribe to treaty with this corrupt country. They have no clue about Lenape, the Long House and we were all relocated by the government. They named Manhattan Kansas after our homeland. All Lenape went north to Canada, to Oklahoma or over to Minnesota.
Actually it's the opposite of what you said, just like "survival of the fittest. No way a few peole could survive this long and say they are Lenape. WE were all relocated by the government, most of us in Oklahoma.
Not ALL left. My ancestors were given land near new Egypt. I can't connect with the community because I didn't grow up there. I just recently met my biological father.
The genes run strong. Descendants of Ridgeway and Pierce. My grandmas blood is 100% and Tina looks exactly like my mom.
Lanape spirituality has not been tainted by the political history of Christianity. We all believe in the Creator! Spiritually purer belief which is part of why I am drawn to native American culture!!
My Last name is Pierce my fathers surname but I’m here because my grandmother’s people were said to be Native
We are HEBREW ISRAELITES, FROM THE TRIBE OF GAD.
I AM BRIAN ANDERSON FROM TOMS RIVER
I AM PRINCESS ANN SUN CLOUDS EIGHTH GREAT GRANDSON,BY THOMAS LUKER...MY GRANDMA WAS NAMED EVA LUKER...
I AM PROUD OF MY HEBREW,ANCESTORY..
Make America Great Again? No. Make Turtle Island Indigenous Again? Yes. 🐢🏝
Why is there is so much hate? I was raised in Virginia and I also was taught that all the Indians were moved to the west and I believed them. I am blonde and blue eyed but that does not take away from who I am, what is in my heart, and how I feel. My great grandfather was a French trader and moved west. But from the time I was little I have been drawn to the traditions of my people. I have a sister who is Lakota, Sioux and a grandmother who is also. Get rid of the chip on your shoulder, learn the ways and listen to you elders about hate and forgiveness, and that we are all made by the creator and should all show the respect, pride, generosity, that we are taught. If you think all tribes are fair, dark, black hair, etc you need to travel the U.S. and learn your history. I really feel sorry for those that carry so much anger and hate in their heart because it only dystroys the beauty you have within. pahaska
+Michelle Brewster Blonde and blue eyed? Nuff said.
Someone who is 10% European and 90% African would not typically be taken seriously if they claimed they were white
@@salomez-finnegan7952 I wonder if shes an enrolled Lakota if she is, then she could always marry an Indian & bring her degree of Indian blood back up in her children.
My granny is a Pierce and her family came back from Ark. in the Back of a covered wagon to TN they were NDN .
kenneth smith we are definitely family. My grandma is a pierce too and I know for sure I’m in the nanticoke lenni-Lenape blood line
I am nanticoke from Bridgeton. I would love to learn more about my tribe.
Good to see you're still a cohesive group no matter who commingled into the bloodline through the centuries. Being a descendant of south Jersey colonials pre the English invasion (Swede/Finn), there has always been a rumor of native blood in the family. With the easy access of DNA testing it has been proven. It's small but there non the less. IF, big IF you lose about half of your DNA with each succeeding generation then our full blood ancestor would be back in the early to mid 1700's. I will say that we are descended from "Mary Pearce (Pierce) of Cohansy" as she is listed in genealogy records, whom married into the Cattell line in the early 1700's. It's also rumored that Jonas Cattell the Runner, born 1756, was half blood. All this and a buck seventy five will get you a coffee at WaWa......lol. We did dance with some of you back in the '80's after you warmed the drum head up at our fire at a county event. Rip Butch, you were a good guy.
I am descended from these people, I'm Lenni-Lenape but I have 0% sub-Saharan African DNA. I think the African influence probably came later after my ancestors left. It is very important for anyone, where there are any questions, to have your DNA analyzed to learn the truth of your ancestors, rather than guessing and wild claims. My hair is curled in this photo, it is naturally stick straight.
Did you find out you were Lenape by a DNA test?
Had to get the DNA test first as Grandmother said she was "Black Dutch." Later, we traced our ancestors and were lucky enough that the tribes were written down... I have Lenape/Delaware thru two grandparents, married to each other, though Grandpa was as blond as could be. I have a little Shawnee and Cherokee as well. That was written down, too, not guessing.
Susan Sheppard DNA test are so interesting. I have lots of distant cousins that don't resemble me. It's fun trying to figure out the connection. DNA is fascinating.
Susan Sheppard based on your thumbnail you’re full of &?! forgive me if I’m wrong
@@moonsetful so your predominantly white. The end.
Thank is true my mom's mom was full blood and they put nitro female on her brith certificate....that how you know what the government
Did its time to be proud of our ancestors....
my grandmother is lenni-lenape . my whole Father's side
My native last pure Lenape ancestor, Zilpha Horner, passed away in the Bayville area. My maternal grandmother is 1/4 Lenape. I would love more information and connection. I am associated with the tribe where I live, but they are Muskogee speakers. I do have Athabascan DNA and if any one would like to compare I am on Gedmatch.
Dean - Zilpha Horner was my ancestor as well and of course, it’s difficult to trace much about her. Are you on ancestry.com?
She is also my 5th grandmother. Hi cousins!
I'm from toms river,all my family,since 1690 when my eighth great grandfather,came over from England,(Thomas luker) and married my eight great grandmother,(princess Ann sun cloud) turtle tribe,and settled on goose Creek,which they named toms river,after tom luker...my family is scattered all over toms river area.my grandma, was named Eva luker,and had my mom,an uncle,Theodore tobiassen,brick,NJ.,and three other aunts...I have a million cousins,and most of all,LENAPE DNA !!!...
Just by looking at these people . I know I have Native American blood 🩸
Are there significant numbers of like 85-100% “pure” Lenape bloodline native American people still around today? It’s sad that modern Westerners don’t value homogeneity in ethnicity. When I see huge amounts of blood haired blue eyed 90% European people comprising what us now know as “Native American” is honestly extremely disappointing
Most of them are actually what you would refer to as black so the white washed ones are finally speaking but honestly nanticokes referred to themselves as moors so we are still here I've known all my life I was nanticoke but basically there are alot of black people who are nanticokes but dont even know it our language is extinct nanticokes had our own language. So basically nanticokes are a black tribe nobody wants to talk about it look the lady was mad they classified them as black but never asked why? Mayan people or Navajo people have never be black so obviously there must be a identifiable feature to be able to classify us as black so 🤷🏿♀️
In terms of a lot of East Coast tribes, majority of them are mixed. It is simply a result of colonization. After the native population decreased, many of the natives remaining in the region were absorbed into non-native communities. Versus some tribes out West who have many full blood members remaining since their consistent contact with outsiders occurred much later in comparison to those on the East Coast.
Don’t listen to the afrocentrist conspiracy theorists who believe all native peoples pre colonial were sub Saharan Africans. Science geography all prove them wrong. There are a lot of full blood native Americans don’t believe what anyone says. Just look to the hopi, the Zapotec, the lakota the Dakota and nakota. The ho chunk and literally all of Oklahoma. Tons of them, looking just as the ancestors did.
In the East, people were pressured more into assimilation. Leave or assimilate- those were your options. During the settlement times, young women were sometimes (apparently it wasn't very uncommon) traded into marriage for land rights. I am a white descendant of one of these women. From my perspective, I am trying to learn as much as I can about my Lenape ancestor because she gave everything in order to help her people under the guise of peace and land rights. Without her, my white family wouldn't exist. I feel that it's important to recognize and support native people on the East to regain their heritage and identity, and to recognize the sacrifices their ancestors made, no matter what people's skin tones are.
Please do not use the picture of Sallie Elkhair in your Video. She was NOT Nanticoke. Not a true representation of your Tribe
I am a decendant of cheif suncloud and Queen Redwing. My 9th grandfather was Thomas Luker known as Puma (white friend).
Peace
I would like to talk to the chief about my familias
See you later. Peace and love
GoodShoes
My dad said his grandmother or somebody in our close line was half. Lol. We were told very minimal about anything Lenape. I do my own research. You are definitely not forgotten by me.
How can I contact someone
I know for a fact who my ppl are bc we still exist and we all look alike... we all share the same blood and will recognize each other when we are around each other. Spirit never lies.
Anayah Bey hi I believe my mom is Lenape on my mom side her father . I have a lot of respect for the American Indians. I am not full blood . I like to see how they live and learn more about them.
In my dictionary it says the Nanticoke are considered Moors.
My family before 1705
My cousin did research on our family. He said we are related to Lenape Indians. How do I verify it.? How do I get more involved?
People are spreading lies about Indigenous Americans, like our DNA doesn't show our distinct lineage. Exclusively Native American markers appear in all First Nations groups across North and South America. Many genetics studies have been done on American First Nations, showing 2 very distinct markers only First Nations people share, which markers show up in all First Nations from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. There are 4 more markers that are exclusive to the Americas, which are distributed among Indigenous peoples in different regions of the Americas. All these markers trace back genetically - by tracking actual base-pair mutations, to NE Asia. No European genetic markers appear in America among people without known Colonist descent, though there are 17 or more such markers in Europe. African markers, those which identify Africans as opposed to Europeans, do not appear in Native Americans without known African ancestry. Don't be fooled. For instance, read Cavallo-Sforza et al., Genetic Map of Human Migration.
Native people will come back, it's a circle, we are spiritual people not religeous not of religions. RELIGION is man made, it's a scam a lie to keep killing the real human beings. We need to learn common sense, we have been brainwashed by school, religion, tv, books, gov, etc. It's a shame how we forgot what is truly Sacred. Sacred things in this world are what Spirituality is all about. Another word for Sacred is Vital for Survival. So all the things Vital for Survival are Sacred to human beings of all tribes of all colors. But RELIGION teaches the opposite. The rotten political system is another scam that uses force on the people to enslave society it benefits the 10% and enslaves the 90%. We live in a fascist system, we are bullied by dictators, there is no democracy in this rotten political system. They have brainwashed society into modern slaves , you are living to pay , you are a slave without chains & shackels so you don't see it. Welcome to the Rat Race System imposed upon us by force by the euro system of government. This is a Crime against Humanity. The real big crooks are in Washington dc and all those who work along with them to keep this system going. We must become AUTONOMOUS again. See Cheran Michoacan for more info. See how we are going back to being free people again. Purepecha Tribe from Cheran Michoacan.
are the ramapough related
+WHISPERING DEER MCKAY The Ramapo are a subdivision of Lenni Lenape, as are Munsee and Mocton, and the nations on the other side of Mahicannituck are cousins to the Lenni Lenape - the Siwanoy, Sint-Sink, Wecquaesgeek, Taghkanic, Kitchawank, Tankiteke, and others in what are now Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties in NY, along with Mahican neighbors, and into Western CT.
The Ramapough are Munsee. We're documented back to before 1640 in what was to become Connecticut. Under Sachem Katona, grandson of Sachem Ponus and son of Onax the Elder, the land was sold. The Ramapough moved north and west. Sachem Tapgow, the son of Ponus, signed most of the land deeds in North Jersey and Southern New York. The Munsee in Northern Jersey, Western Connecticut and Southern NY were all related. It makes me laugh to hear people who are mixed to mostly white out west to try and justify their existence by attacking the people they spring from. All you have is Fed Rec and casinos. We don't need anyone to recognize us to "exist". Your ancestors ran from the east to escape the Colonials centuries ago..that means you lost your claims to the east. Hows that for reality?
This older lady mentions they marked blacks instead of Indians 1900s. Sounds like they intermarried with afrians eventually the is Indian blood dilutes.
Yes, African features are clearly seen & so is White, so they are a tri-racial tribe. Many tribes N the east are tri-racial.
Is native american not indian, indians are from india
the lady is mad to be called Black,why,many blacks are mixture of Indian and black,we tend to be defined by r looks!!
connor connor this is a very nuance filled issue. Firstly, many black people in America are indigenous to America. One of the biggest lies told is that all of the Black people that are here, were brought over on ships for slavery. A vast segment of the population was already present. Why do you think the government labeled Indians as black? The original native American is the black man. That may come as a shock. But oh well. The truth is staring EVERYONE right in the face. Many simply choose to ignore the obvious!
There are black people in America with Native ancestry because of the amalgamation of indigenous people and Africans. I don’t know why black people will run from their African heritage. There were no black tribes in the entire America’s before the Mali Empire expedition. The vast majority of blacks, out ancestors were brought here during the Triangular slave trade. In the northeast blacks were freed a lot earlier. Some before the founding of the US when the Dutch occupied those areas. All black people have African ancestry
I am one
simple, if you want to be conciderste as a native america you must be able to speak in any native american lenguage.. easy. Keep the culture
stop hate
Native Americans,are the real Hebrew Israelites from the tribe of gad....secrets out,better learn Hebrew
The government is going to get harder on identifying native populations. it will be harder to be recognized as it will be seen as a measure of not being valid or whole. this is what it has always been. a measure of not being a person or worth or importance of worth.
Whispering deer McKay, each and every time I hear wanna bed says " we are all related" I want to throw up. If we were all related as you say would that not be incestuous? Delaware people and their clans do not mix with each other. That's nasty.
You? To want another generation to embrace? What of us not to your nation?
someone took the audio out!
When the English invaded,
Lenape were Catholics,
who spoke Norse
lenapehistory.blogspot.com/2012/09/lenape-used-boats.html
MYRON, @LENLAPE LAND
The Pequots never proved they were a tribe, never produced an old roll of members, and never had a continues government-to-government relationship as required by law to become a federally recognized tribe. This group never had a continuous relationship with the federal government because they are not Lenni Lenape. We all moved away and they gave us smallpox blankets before anyone else, and we signed the first treaty with the colonist.
Steven Osburn
You have a Viking Norse surname. This is not to say you don't have Lenape blood but the rough way you're giving people would make me think you were as pure as the driven snow.
I am Native American my mother is Shoshone Native American,I can assure,you I can prove my ancestry,and I am not a fraud.
Barbara Blair Sanchez you are a fraud
I wonder if were Kin
thought were Cherokee
THE SHINNICOCK TRIBE IS THERE AND THEIR REGION - SO IDON'T GET IT - NANTICOKE ARE FURTHER SOUTH
Lenapes were in Manhattan, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Hoboken means "Where pipes are traded:" and Manna Hatta means "Place of many hills"
oh - then either related somehow then - lived side by side?
They went north for a while but then went to east coast. Cherokee stories all said they came across water for 3 days after a mountain caught fire (volcano). They traveled west, north and east. Then they traveled west on the trail of tears.
I’m wondering if they are denying their African lineage?
They are American Indians though. It doesn't matter if they are mixed or not.
Good sister, I have did my genealogy report and they are Nanticoke. My mother said we were Indian. We are native to this land, and some people are native to Africa. My people have been here for at least 250 years.
Most tribes N the east R tri-racial, having all three, white, African & N.A. in their ancestry. U can clearly all the 3 races N their faces and hair.
Peace, your a Christian? Thats a strange parallel
paper genocide is an evil thing. thank goodness my nanna was born on the rez and they could not tamper...but they tried with my grandpa....but they were fools to strike out with blue pen and write over with black.....
The problem is is that you still all have a big chip on your shoulder. Crazy Horse was ver fair strawberry colored hair 2 full bloode Shoshone husband wife and dark just had a blonde blue eyed baby ask me how I handled it another young man said his Neice was born the same. Lakota grandmother sister in law fair my Iroquois grandmother fair All INDIANS which I will call u are in asta and the Middle East do your History because long before mayflower the elders new of fair children and people some thought they had special powers you are not all black hair brown eyed and never over 1000 yrs were so dream on. I know who I am where I came from who my ancestors were and I don't need you who don't have a clue telling me who and what I am. I dare you to tell these total full bloods their babies aren't theirs. I guess I could always die my hair and be mean but I'll choose to be nice except all mixed see what kind of spirit is in their hearts how they behave if they have any respect for everyone and then I'll judge. Besides like my Aunty said Michelle war will come and you are a warrior woman but for our benefit you can move between both worlds. She is Lakota. Work together as one you might get more achieved!
Is Cherokee the same as Lenni Lenape?
***** Thank you. I am part Cherokee and am just trying to understand, I don't want anything other than understanding and connection to who I am. My Mom identified with the Cherokee but she never talked about it. You could see it in her dress, hair, the way she lived. I feel it too. I have native American drums that speak to my soul. But I am from south New Jeresy. Where there Cherokee in that area in the 50s?
No nanticok
hold your heads up high and be proud that you are black ... BE PROUD of your black roots.. cause no matter how light that skin is.. i see that you're black.. through features, hair texture and various other things.. be proud.. BE BLACK!
Linda Flynn
It's pride in all that we are.
You're no different than Jim Crowe.
Black people are the descendants of the Africans. We have shape the entire world
@@KingofgraceSARA She’s telling you to be proud of being Black not just Native. It’s ridiculous. You all talk about being Native only and forget the Black like it never existed, when it clearly does.
@@nicolesmith5240 I do see a lot of African features in their faces & hair.
im going to ask you WHY are you people ashamed of being BLACK!?
+Linda Flynn Black is not real , its a given term. Some (Moors) bring up the Slave Christian Codes of 1724... BUT i do identify as black on paper and politically BUT i think we should respect those who actually govern themselves unlike us "black" - or - "african americans" .. do.
Bear Melanin ok are you related to the vandunks?
Kno of the name
so you are not a part of the ramapo mountain people?????
Im a part of the Sand Hill Bloodline