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Nanticoke Indian Tribe holds 46th annual Powwow

Dakota “Yellow Bear” Moore dances during the grand entry. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
September 13, 2024

The Nanticoke Indian Tribe held its 46th annual Powwow Sept. 7-8 at Hudson Fields near Milton, where hundreds of visitors learned of the tribal community, which shared its voices, customs and traditions to all in attendance.

Numerous vendors displayed and sold T-shirts, dolls, blankets, toys and many other Native American wares. The food court sold indigenous dishes like Indian tacos, fry bread and squash, and Succotash.

The grand entry was held at noon both days, featuring dancers presenting their flags and speaking opening prayers. Afterwards, professional Native American dancers from around the country displayed their tribal music and dances. Powwows bring indigenous peoples together to celebrate their heritage through their regalia and dances.

For more information about the Nanticoke, go to nanticokeIndians.org.

 

Herman Jackson, left, and Larry Jackson carry the American and Delaware flags during the grand entry of the 2024 Nanticoke Powwow.
Displaying their intricate regalia are (l-r) Paulino Pedraza, Danny Osiro, Joseph Pina and Michael Dani, 3, in front.
Keith Colston serves as emcee.
Jailynne Vidre-Daniels awaits the grand entry.
Joe Morgan carries the Nanticoke flag during the grand entry.
Danny Osorio prepares for the grand entry.
Desmond Boykin of the Lenni Lenapi tribe dances during the first session.
Danny Osorio dances during the grand entry.
Larry Jackson, left, Nanticoke storyteller Ragghi Rain and Herman Jackson fulfill the blessing of the dance circle.
The drummers and singers perform during the dances of the grand entry.
Charlotte Hiockings awaits the grand entry.
Luu Phung of the Animal Behavior & Conservation Connection gives a demonstration with his exotic birds.
Ellen Bullard displays her wares from Native American Designs.
Luu Phung of the Animal Behavior & Conservation Connection gives a demonstration with his exotic birds.
John Moore paints his daughter Josie’s face for the grand entry.
General Grant, an artist from North Carolina, admires a 1938 coupe owned by Mark Swecker at the Powwow car show.
Danny Osorio, right, poses with his son Michael Dani, 3.
Luu Phung of the Animal Behavior & Conservation Connection celebrates International Vulture Awareness Day with one of his vultures.
Michael Harmon is one of the lead dancers.
This 1957 Chevy convertible brought oohhs and aahhs from the crowd at the Southern Delaware Street Rod Association car show.
Jon Taylor of Lewes displays this 2014 Jag F Type-J at the Southern Delaware Street Rod Association car show.
Maria Green, left, purchases a blanket from Native American Designs’ Thomas and Madison Bullard.
Terry and Mary Ann Sammons leave the dance circle.
Sen. Tom Carper honors the Nanticoke Tribe for its support of the military.
Denise of Strong Feather Doll Art displays her one-of-a-kind creations.
Alana “Sassafras” Helme of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe of Massachusetts holds her son Elequiel.
Keon Jackson dances in the grand entry.
Luu Phung of the Animal Behavior & Conservation Connection gives an informative presentation.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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