Thursday Night Nature: Cultural Stories and Horticulture Justice with Adam DePaul (November 9, 2023)

Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul, tribal storykeeper and director of education for the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, will briefly discuss the past and present of the Lenape people in Pennsylvania. He will then share cultural stories of the Lenape People that address creation, conservation and pillars of Lenape culture. A theme of these stories will be horticulture and environment, and Chief Adam will also discuss food justice and health in relation to indigenous and introduced foods. Questions and discussion from the audience will be encouraged.

Adam Waterbear DePaul is a council member for the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, where his roles include storykeeper, academic liaison and coordinator of the Rising Nation River Journey. He is an instructor and Ph.D. candidate in cultural and mythological studies at Temple University, where he co-curated Everyday Artistry, Enduring Presence in 2019.

Program Fee: $15 (Members, enter your code at checkout to receive your 20% discount.)

All lectures will be held virtually using Zoom. They will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers for a short time.