Lenape Nation ‘long dreamed’ about return of land: chief
WEBJul 3, 2019 — The field holds special significance for the Lenape, says Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit Chief Denise Stonefish. The stand of trees marks the village of Fairfield’s ancestral burial site. “We’ve always felt a connection to that …
A Brief Balance of Power—The 1778 Treaty with the Delaware Nation
WEBMay 21, 2018 — From left to right: Denise Stonefish, chief of the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown; museum director Kevin Gover; Chester “Chet’ Brooks, chief of the Delaware Tribe of Indians; and Deborah ...
Stonefish wants to teach children traditional way of life
WEBAug 24, 2020 — Revitalizing families is at the top of Denise Stonefish’s to-do list. As Chief of the Delaware First Nation at Moraviantown, Stonefish says it is her most important role. “It is about the children,” the soft-spoken leader of …
Meet the Chiefs: Delaware Nation/EELÜNAAPÉEWI LAHKÉEWIIT Chief Denise …
WEBSep 22, 2021 — Stonefish is in the first year of her third term as chief of the community and she served as the deputy chief and in other capacities at the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, while also serving as a councillor since 1998.
First Nation regains land settled by their ancestors
WEBMay 13, 2019 — Current Chief Denise Stonefish said this effort was continued by other chiefs and councils. She credited her predecessor, former Chief Greg Peters, for continuing to push the issue and bring it to the forefront.
The United Church of Canada returns land to Delaware Nation
WEBMay 10, 2019 — Chief Denise Stonefish, Delaware Nation. (Submitted) History of Fairfield. Fairfield was established on May 8, 1792 by Eelünaapéewi Lahkéewiit ancestors and the Moravian missionaries who lived...
Native Rights Are Human Rights - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBDec 9, 2021 — From left to right: Denise Stonefish, chief of the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown; former museum director Kevin Gover; Chester "Chet" Brooks, chief of the Delaware Tribe of Indians; and...
AIAI Welcomes and Congratulates Newly Elected Leadership
WEBJun 4, 2014 — The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) congratulates Gordon Peters, who was re-elected to the position of Grand Chief, and Denise Stonefish, who was re-elected to the position of Deputy Grand Chief, at its 45th Annual General Assembly.
Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony of the 1778 Treaty between …
WEBJul 25, 2018 — I would like to take a moment to acknowledge President Deborah Dotson, Delaware Nation; Chief Chet Brooks, Delaware Tribe of Indians,; and Chief Denise Stonefish, Delaware Nation of Moraviantown who are all here today.
Denise Stonefish - Policy Options
WEBNov 25, 2016 — Denise Stonefish is the deputy grand chief of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, representing seven First Nations mainly in southern Ontario.