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Photo gallery: Nanticoke Indian Powwow at Hudson Fields

By Glenn Rolfe

Posted 9/9/23

MILTON – Saturday was day one of the 45th annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow, a two-day event at Hudson Fields near Milton.

The powwow, which concludes on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., …

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Photo gallery: Nanticoke Indian Powwow at Hudson Fields

Nanticoke Indian Powwow participants perform a ritual prior to the grand entry Saturday. In front from left, Herman Jackson and Ragghi Rain, In back, Bruce Morris and Larry Jackson.

Nanticoke Indian Powwow participants perform a ritual prior to the grand entry Saturday. In front from left, Herman Jackson and Ragghi Rain, In back, Bruce Morris and Larry Jackson.

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As her dad Matthew Parrish looks on, Annabelle Parrish checks out the braided bracelets at one of the many vendors Saturday during the Nanticoke Indian Powwow.

As her dad Matthew Parrish looks on, Annabelle Parrish checks out the braided bracelets at one of the many vendors Saturday during the Nanticoke Indian Powwow.

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Nanticoke Indian Chief Avery "Leaving Tracks" Johnson shares information on the recovery of the Nanticoke Tribe language, lost 167 years ago when it ceased to be passed along to future generations. Through extensive research and an elders' project, the tribal language was restored.

Nanticoke Indian Chief Avery "Leaving Tracks" Johnson shares information on the recovery of the Nanticoke Tribe language, lost 167 years ago when it ceased to be passed along to future generations. Through extensive research and an elders' project, the tribal language was restored.

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Adrienne Harmon and Kaylen Anderson lead the procession during the Nanticoke Indian Powwow grand entry Saturday at Hudson Fields. Military veterans were also saluted during the grand entry ceremony. The second day of the 45th annual powwow is Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Adrienne Harmon and Kaylen Anderson lead the procession during the Nanticoke Indian Powwow grand entry Saturday at Hudson Fields. Military veterans were also saluted during the grand entry ceremony. The second day of the 45th annual powwow is Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Stoney Creek from North Carolina provides the drums Saturday during day one of the two-day 2023 Nanticoke Indian Powwow.

Stoney Creek from North Carolina provides the drums Saturday during day one of the two-day 2023 Nanticoke Indian Powwow.

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Indian tacos are the choice along food vendor row for Nanticoke Indian Powwow attendees Debbie Eshelman, left, of Dauphin, Pennsylvania, and Jackie Wheeler of Maryland. This was Ms. Eshelman's first Nanticoke Powwow, and it was Ms. Wheeler's 20th.

Indian tacos are the choice along food vendor row for Nanticoke Indian Powwow attendees Debbie Eshelman, left, of Dauphin, Pennsylvania, and Jackie Wheeler of Maryland. This was Ms. Eshelman's first Nanticoke Powwow, and it was Ms. Wheeler's 20th.

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Three-year-old Isla Clevenger gets a Native American facelift from facepainting artist Patricia Richardson Saturday at the Nanticoke Indian Powwow. Isla was accompanied by her grandparents, Judy and Jim Aliquo.

Three-year-old Isla Clevenger gets a Native American facelift from facepainting artist Patricia Richardson Saturday at the Nanticoke Indian Powwow. Isla was accompanied by her grandparents, Judy and Jim Aliquo.

Delaware State News/Glenn Rolfe

Phung Luu of Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections of Dover sends Kanga, a silvery cheeked hornbill, in quest of a grape during their performance Saturday at the Nanticoke Indian Powwow.

Phung Luu of Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections of Dover sends Kanga, a silvery cheeked hornbill, in quest of a grape during their performance Saturday at the Nanticoke Indian Powwow.

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Faye West of Georgetown chats with Nanticoke Indian Powwow participants Bruce Morris, center, and Herman Jackson prior to the grand entry Saturday at Hudson Fields.

Faye West of Georgetown chats with Nanticoke Indian Powwow participants Bruce Morris, center, and Herman Jackson prior to the grand entry Saturday at Hudson Fields.

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Posted Saturday, September 9, 2023 3:48 pm

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History to be made and spoken at 45th Nanticoke Powwow

MILTON – Saturday was day one of the 45th annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow, a two-day event at Hudson Fields near Milton.

The powwow, which concludes on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., showcases tribal history, heritage and culture through dance, song, drums and storytelling.

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