ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “The Welcome Home Project and Lenape Land Reparation”, on Wednesday, May 13 at 3:30 PM. The presentation will be given by students in Dr. Danielle Widmann Abraham’s course, “Sacred Earth: Native Life, Land, and Religious Freedom,” at Ursinus College. Dr. Abraham is Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and Comparative Religion, and Coordinator, Peace and Social Justice Studies, at Ursinus College. In the wake of centuries of forced removal from their native lands and oppression, the Lenape have continued to pursue their own form of resistance, part of which has resulted in the Federal recognition of the Delaware Tribe of Indians. Learn about the history and culture of the Lenape, their struggle in the face of colonialism, and how the Welcome Home project offers a possible avenue for reparations to pursue moving forward. This event is free and open to the public. The program will also be livestreamed on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/lenape-land-reparation or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
610-933-3013 x132
