Lenape Indians Frequently Asked Questions
 


While this website is a good source of information on the Lenape Indians, the only way to truly learn is to ask questions.  Here is a short list of frequently asked questions on the Lenape; while you may find the answers you seek, we invite you to visit our discussion board and interact with other users so that the knowledge can be shared in a more dynamic manner.


Questions

  1. What is the difference between the Lenape Indians and the Delaware Indians?
  2. What does the word Lenape mean?
  3. What are the three main groups of Lenni Lenape Indians? 
  4. How many Lenni Lenape Indian bands are there in existence today?
  5. Is the Delaware Indian tribe a Federally recognized tribe?
  6. Were the Delaware Indians nomadic, or sedentary?
  7. We've heard the name Delaware comes from Lord De la Warr, yet some say it is based on a misinterpretation of a Lenape word by the European settlers, which is true?
  8. Is it true that the Delaware are part of the Algonquin Nations?
  9. Why did the Delaware relocate West?
 

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