The delaware tribe of indians will implement three complementary programs to revitalize ancestral knowledge, support community engagement, and increase access for at-large and reconnecting tribal…

The Delaware Tribe of Indians received a $144,253 Project Grant award dated October 1, 2025, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311). The award supports a two-year initiative through September 30, 2027, that implements three complementary programs designed to revitalize ancestral knowledge and increase cultural access among tribal members. The Community at Large Outreach Program delivers digital and mailed cultural resources to reach geographically dispersed citizens, while the Reconnection Program provides guided educational tools and mentorship to individuals seeking to rejoin the tribal community. The Continued Cultural Programming Initiative offers in-person classes, workshops, and intergenerational learning opportunities for local citizens in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Collectively, these programs strengthen tribal identity and preserve traditions through a hybrid delivery model combining in-person and virtual offerings. Educational materials and mentorship opportunities are designed to ensure long-term access to cultural knowledge regardless of geography or previous connection to the tribe, aligning with IMLS program objectives to enhance cultural and language preservation while improving educational programming for Native American communities.

The delaware tribe of indians will implement three complementary programs to revitalize ancestral knowledge, support community engagement, and increase access for at-large and reconnecting tribal citizens. The community at large outreach program will focus on digital and mailed cultural resources. The reconnection program will support individuals seeking to rejoin the tribal community through guided educational tools and mentorship. The continued cultural programming initiative will offer in-person classes, workshops, and intergenerational learning opportunities for local citizens. Together, these programs will strengthen tribal identity, preserve traditions, and ensure long-term access to cultural knowledge. They will be offered in-person and virtually, with educational materials and mentorship opportunities designed to reach delaware tribal citizens regardless of geography or previous connection to the tribe.