“We are your neighbors, friends, teachers and business acquaintances. We are concerned about the Land, the Rivers and the People; just as we hope you are.”
 Members of the Turtle Island Chautauqua and The Eastern Lenape Nation Family are of many different philosophies, cultures, and religions. We live in cities, among the trees, on farms, near the water and in the suburbs. Our community stretches across several States. We work in factories, schools, at home, in stores, outdoors and in offices. We are artists, writers, musicians, teachers, conservationists and Earthkeepers. We are grandmothers, grandfathers, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, teenagers and children. Each of us is unique and special in our own right.

 Collectively, known as Turtle Island Chautauqua and the Eastern Lenape Nation, we have a common focus. Through teaching, art, music, storytelling, dance, singing, and drumming, we encourage respect for the Earth and the “People” through dialogue among all peoples.

Turtle Island Chautauqua is well-known for its "teaching table". Children and adults enjoy seeing and touching all the items. Only a few of the items are displayed here. If you would like to see more, visit our table at the next event.