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Native American Day celebrated at Nanticoke Museum

Featured speakers Ragghi Rain, right, and Karelle Hall discuss their co-authored book about the work being done to bring back the Nanticoke language. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 17, 2022

Nanticoke Indian Association Inc. presented the Native American Day at the Nanticoke Indian Museum Nov. 5 in Millsboro. The event celebrated with museum tours, traditional drumming and singing, traditional dance, Native American flute performances, Native American vendors, Native American foods and Native American story telling.

Featured speakers were Ragghi Rain and Karelle Hall, who told stories of the Native American people and discussed their co-authored book about the work being done to bring back the Nanticoke language. 

There were performances from the Nanticoke Dance Troupe, Native American flautists, as well as traditional drummers and singers.

For more information about the event and future events, go to nanticokeindians.org.

 

Alice Casey admires a blanket throw held by Tony Codella at the Native American vendor booth.
Looking at the stones on display in the museum are (l-r) Joe, Mario and Joanna Harley from Piscataway, New Jersey.
Doris Pierce of Selbyville admires the rock display inside of the Nanticoke Indian Museum.
Anastasia Reese, 3, plays with the drum spinner at the Native American craft booth.
Ava Norwood-Street, 8, enjoys a twisted potato.
Awaiting the dance demonstrations are (l-r) Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine, Karelle Hall and Ragghi Rain.
Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine speaks tom the crowd gathered around the dance circle.
Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine welcomes the attendees gathered at the event.
Walt Durham wears a unique hat during the event.
Ragghi Rain tells a story about the plight of the Native Americans.
A youngster enjoys the large display in the museum.
Native Roots Farm Foundation Co-Founder and President/Executive Director Courtney Streett gives info about working to celebrate Native American roots, protect open space, and nourish the community with sustainably grown produce in Lower Delaware.

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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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