Mission Statement
The mission of Native American Heritage Programs is to present, preserve, and perpetuate the history and cultural heritage of the Lenni Lenape, or Delaware Indians (who originally lived in eastern Pennsylvania, southern upper New York State, western New Jersey, and parts of Maryland and Delaware), and that of other Native American groups. The organization accomplishes that mission through cultural heritage programs, workshops, and educational exhibits for children and adults of all abilities. Over 35 years of experience helping educators meet their goals by providing educational programs and workshops for schools, libraries, historical societies, groups and businesses.
We help teachers meet Pennsylvania’s Academic Standards in History & Arts / Humanities, New Jersey’s Core Content Standards in Social Studies and Delaware’s History Standards.
Native American Heritage Programs has been designated a Woman/Minority Business by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania & Certified by the State of Delaware.
Please view our brief resumes on the Presenters page and Overseas links, School Review & When the Shadbush Blooms. Deer antler necklace
Acknowledgement Statement for Children
We begin by remembering that the land where we are gathered is the homeland of the Lenape (Len-nAH-pay) People, also known as the Delaware. The Lenape have cared for this land for many generations. We honor their strength by helping to care for the land, water, and air that all living things need.
The Lenape and other Native American peoples are still here today. They live in communities across the country and maybe our neighbors, teachers, classmates, and friends. We promise to listen, learn, treat people with respect, and speak up when stereotypes are unfair. Together, we can help make sure everyone is treated fairly.
Carla J S Messinger, Lenape descendant
Acknowledgement Statement – for Adults
We begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather today is the homeland of the Lenape (Len-nAH-pay) People, also known as the Delaware. The Lenape have stewarded this land for generations. We honor their strength and resilience by following their example and continuing to care for the land, water, and air that sustain us.
We also acknowledge that the Lenape and other Native American peoples are present and thriving today, even though many Americans remain unaware of their living communities. They may be our neighbors, coworkers, and friends. We commit to seeing and respecting Native peoples as they are, rejecting harmful stereotypes, and supporting their pursuit of social justice and equal protection under the law. Carla J S Messinger, Lenape descendant
Providing programs for: Your school, library, historical society, senior center, social group or business! 
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Carla appears in both Macmillan/McGraw-Hill & Scott Foresman Pennsylvania textbooks. 
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93141707 Cultural heritage preservation or promotion services
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93131503 Human rights education or information dissemination services
86000000 Education and Training Services
86121501 Preschool educational services
86130000 Specialized educational services
Native American Heritage Programs
Email: palenape@enter.net Website: lenapeprograms.info
Voice: 610.434.6819