Students Learn About Lives And Traditions Of Delaware Tribe At Conner Prairie

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From Sept. 29 to Oct. 4, the 21st annual “The Woodland Indians: Arts and Culture” program visited Conner Prairie Interactive History Park to teach Indiana youth about the lives and traditions of the Delaware Tribe of Bartlesville, Okla.

Students were treated to six different sessions, with topics including music, Tribe history, and language. Each day featured a powwow and audience members were invited to participate in the dances and music with the performers.

WFYI spoke with Delaware Tribal Elder Michael Pace, Delaware Culture Bearer Todd Thaxton, Tribal Council member Annette Ketchum, and former Chief Dee Ketchum about the program.

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