Ty “Dancing Wolf” Ellis and his wife, members of Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, visited Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County’s Youth For Change Center. Ty gave a talk on his Native American heritage, as well as customs and celebrations within his community. He also delivered a drum demonstration and described the various types of drums. He talked about annual Pow-Wows where native peoples gather to exchange stories, ideas, and cultural awareness. The Pow-Wows are open to the community and he encouraged club members to attend.
Also, Ellis described the “dress” of his tribe and gave step-by-step instructions on bracelet making. This session was part of a Boys & Girls Club Multi-Cultural Arts session supported by the County Cultural & Heritage Commission/NJ State Council on the Arts/Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.
