The Shabakashauweyek Lenape'wàk [Laurel Ridge Lenapé People] was created for the purpose of presenting the Lenapé culture and traditions in public exhibitions. Pam has at least one American Indian ancestor, Paul has no traceable American Indian heritage. Both have been adopted by other Lenapé people and are proud to embrace that culture.
Because Pam's American Indian heritage is through the women of her mother's family, by Eastern Woodlands tradition she would be a "full-blood". In an older time, when Paul married her, he would have been joined to her People. Their adoption by another Lenapé would also make them "full-bloods" by tradition. But these things are only of value to those who honor such traditions, and such traditions are no longer considered valid in these modern times.
Pam and Paul live in western Pennsylvania [USA]. They have Lenapé friends and acquaintances among many groups, including the Eastern Delaware Nations, the Turtle Island Chatauqua, the Eastern Lenapé Nations, the Big Horn Lenapé Nation and the Thunder Mountain Lenapé Nation.
The purpose of this web site is to provide factual information about the Lenapé people and culture. The information presented here is accurate to the best of our knowledge, as we learn from reference material and as we are taught by others. We welcome you and hope you find that which you seek.
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This site was last updated March 30, 2007