2025 Munsee Delaware Story Evening - NEEKAAWA KIHTAACHIIMUWAK WULAAKWUNUWII

Experience a cultural evening celebrating Munsee Delaware storytelling traditions through this virtual event featuring three Indigenous storytellers sharing narratives in both Munsee and English languages. Join Ian McCallum and John Nicholas from Munsee Delaware Nation alongside Kristin Jacobs from Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit as they present traditional stories while providing cultural context and interpretation insights. Discover the artistic approach to illustrating these stories through artist Ella Johnston's perspective from Munsee-Delaware Nation. Listen to three distinct stories including John Nicholas's traditional tale, Kristin Jacobs's "Éenda Pūmchéhlayeengw Lakehead Shkoolíikaan," and the Nicholas Family story "First Kiss of Snow" presented by Ian McCallum and Ella Johnston. Learn about ongoing cultural preservation work including future projects on Logan family stories. Gain insight into Munsee language revitalization efforts, cultural history, and the importance of oral storytelling traditions in Indigenous communities. This recording captures the fourth annual story evening hosted by the School of Historical Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study, offering viewers an authentic window into Lunaape cultural heritage and contemporary language preservation initiatives.