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palenape
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Bio
Carla Messinger
Program Presenter
Cultural Educator
Consultant
Author
Founder / Director of Native American Heritage Programs (2002-ongoing)
As a descendant of the Lenape (Delaware) Indians, who were the first inhabitants of eastern Pennsylvania, western New Jersey, and part of New York, she wished to present a true picture of early American Indian life, refuting stereotypes and developing an understanding of the Lenape peaceful, nature-centered lifestyle that could be of value to our competitive, ecologically-troubled modern society. The mission is "to present, preserve, and perpetuate the history, lifeways, culture, and contributions of the Lenape and other Native American groups," and as Director of Native American Heritage Programs she continues that commitment today.
Speaker for Pennsylvania Humanities Council “Commonwealth Speakers Bureau”, (2004-2005) (2008-2009) (2010-2011)
Author of the award winning children’s book When the Shadbush Blooms 2020 Lee and Low.
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