Cultural immersion with the Nanticoke Nation

The Nanticoke, whose name means the "tidewater people," have lived in what is now Delaware for much longer than 200 years, and they continue to be a vibrant community here.

"They are living in a contemporary society just as we are, but the Nanticoke people are still connected to the land while holding onto their culture and customs," said Jon Cox, associate professor of art and design.

The Nanticoke Nation's rich history and culture will be celebrated by the University of Delaware's Library, Museums and Press as a part of National Native American Heritage Month in November. All are invited to attend the Cultural Immersion: Dialogue, Storytelling and Dance with the Nanticoke Nation event, which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, outside in UD's Alumni Circle across from the Mechanical Hall Gallery. The rain location will be in room 101 of Taylor Hall. Registration is requested.

Cultural Immersion is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts and is collaboratively hosted along with the MINE: What is Ours in the Wake of Extraction art exhibition, which is co-curated by Cox.