{"id":75,"date":"2026-04-09T10:16:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/?page_id=75"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:10:17","slug":"gallery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/?page_id=75","title":{"rendered":"Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* Hide page title on front page *\/\n.wp-block-post-title { display: none !important; }\n\n\/* Constrain full-width images *\/\n.entry-content > .wp-block-image.aligncenter img,\n.entry-content > figure.wp-block-image.aligncenter img {\n    max-height: 400px;\n    width: auto;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    display: block;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n\/* Cover block \u2014 tighter *\/\n.wp-block-cover.alignfull { margin-top: 0 !important; }\n\n\/* Better blockquote *\/\n.wp-block-quote {\n    border-left: 4px solid #8B4513 !important;\n    padding: 1em 1.5em;\n    background: #faf8f5;\n}\n\n\/* Earthy buttons *\/\n.wp-block-button__link {\n    background-color: #8B4513 !important;\n    border-radius: 4px !important;\n}\n.wp-block-button.is-style-outline .wp-block-button__link {\n    background-color: transparent !important;\n    color: #8B4513 !important;\n    border: 2px solid #8B4513 !important;\n}\n\n\/* Gallery refinement *\/\n.wp-block-gallery .wp-block-image img { border-radius: 4px; }\n\n\/* Captions *\/\n.wp-element-caption { font-size: 0.85em; color: #666; font-style: italic; }\n\n\/* Three-column images consistent height *\/\n.wp-block-columns .wp-block-image img { \n    height: 200px; \n    object-fit: cover; \n    width: 100%;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Photo Gallery<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);\"><em>Moments from our work with the Nanticoke Indian Tribe \u2014 PowWow celebrations, museum visits, and cultural learning.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaa Nanticoke PowWow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/powwow-arena-dance.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional dance performance at the Nanticoke PowWow\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Welcome to Nanticoke Indian Country&#8221; \u2014 traditional dance performance at the annual PowWow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nanticoke-powwow-foodcourt.jpg\" alt=\"PowWow food court \u2014 Succotash, Indian Tacos\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The PowWow Food Court \u2014 Succotash, Indian Tacos, and more. &#8220;Wanishi (Thank You)&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nanticoke-powwow-booths.jpg\" alt=\"Nanticoke Indian Elders Craft Work booth\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nanticoke Indian Elders Craft Work \u2014 handmade art and cultural items<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/powwow-entry-sign.jpg\" alt=\"PowWow entrance and admission sign\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome! Annual Nanticoke Indian PowWow \u2014 open to all<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/native-craft-vendor.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Native American ponchos, blankets, and handmade art at a PowWow vendor booth\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional ponchos, blankets, and handmade art \u2014 supporting Indigenous artisans and cultural heritage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/powwow-grounds-wide.jpg\" alt=\"PowWow grounds \u2014 vendor tents, food trucks, and hundreds of visitors\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The PowWow grounds in full swing \u2014 local vendors, food trucks, and visitors from across Delaware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/powwow-craft-vendors.jpg\" alt=\"Craft vendors selling traditional art and handmade goods\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Craft vendors offering traditional Native American art, jewelry, and handmade goods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude4b Volunteering in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-wristband-volunteer.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian working alongside tribal volunteers at the check-in station\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vivian distributing wristbands alongside Nanticoke tribal volunteers at the PowWow check-in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-checkin-tribal.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian at the registration table with tribal community members\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Working side-by-side with tribal community members at the PowWow registration area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-serving-visitors.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian interacting with PowWow visitors and elders\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greeting visitors and helping with event logistics \u2014 connecting communities across cultures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/powwow-dining-crowd.jpg\" alt=\"Hundreds of visitors enjoying food and community at the PowWow dining area\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hundreds gather under the dining tents \u2014 the PowWow draws visitors from across the region<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfdb Nanticoke Indian Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nanticoke-museum-visit.jpg\" alt=\"Students exploring museum exhibits\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exploring the Nanticoke Indian Museum \u2014 artifacts dating back thousands of years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/museum-guided-tour.jpg\" alt=\"Guided tour at the Nanticoke Indian Museum\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A museum guide shares the history of the Nanticoke people with visiting students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/museum-library-exhibits.jpg\" alt=\"Museum library and cultural artifacts\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The museum library \u2014 wood carvings, traditional crafts, and historical records<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/girls-viewing-exhibit.jpg\" alt=\"Students studying exhibit panels\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learning about Nanticoke history through the museum&#8217;s exhibit panels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda History &#038; Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-history-panel.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian at the Nanticoke 1600s history exhibit\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vivian studying the Nanticoke Indian Tribe history exhibit \u2014 1600s colonial era<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cindy-history-panel.jpg\" alt=\"Cindy at the history exhibit\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cindy exploring the Nanticoke history panels at the PowWow education tent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nanticoke-language-poster.jpg\" alt=\"Nanticoke language vocabulary poster\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Preserving language: Nanticoke vocabulary \u2014 sky (moosecaquit), food (mettsah), truth (ko-o-lam)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/girls-exhibit-language.jpg\" alt=\"Students viewing history and language exhibits\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connecting with Nanticoke culture through history and language exhibits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa8 Cultural Arts &#038; Crafts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PowWow is a vibrant marketplace where Indigenous artisans and vendors showcase traditional and contemporary Native American art, jewelry, clothing, and handmade crafts. Every purchase supports Indigenous artists and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dreamcatcher-booth.jpg\" alt=\"Dreamcatcher vendor booth with handmade dreamcatchers, beaded jewelry, and advocacy shirts\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handmade dreamcatchers, beaded jewelry, and Indigenous advocacy \u2014 &#8220;No One Is Illegal On Stolen Land&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/native-designs-tent.jpg\" alt=\"Native American Designs tent with traditional blankets and patterns\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Native American Designs&#8221; \u2014 traditional blankets, textiles, and patterns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vendor-bracelets-hats.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful vendor booth with bracelets, dreamcatchers, hats, and handmade figurines\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A treasure trove of color \u2014 bracelets, hats, figurines, and traditional crafts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/friendship-bracelets.jpg\" alt=\"Hundreds of handwoven friendship bracelets in traditional patterns\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Friendship bracelets \u2014 handwoven in traditional patterns, $2 each, buy 4 get 1 free!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/beaded-crafts-table.jpg\" alt=\"Beaded coin purses, leather bags, traditional dolls, and woven pillows\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beadwork artistry \u2014 coin purses, bags, traditional dolls, and woven pillows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/craft-booth-1.jpg\" alt=\"PowWow vendor booth with traditional art and crafts\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Every purchase supports Indigenous artisans and cultural preservation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-cindy-founders.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian and Cindy Wan \u2014 co-founders of Empower Native Tribes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vivian (with VOLUNTEER badge) and Cindy \u2014 co-founders of Empower Native Tribes, at the PowWow grounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-cindy-powwow.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian and Cindy Wan at the PowWow\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vivian &#038; Cindy at the annual Nanticoke PowWow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-cindy-powwow-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian and Cindy at the PowWow grounds\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the PowWow grounds \u2014 Millsboro, Delaware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-cindy-volunteer.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian and Cindy \u2014 official PowWow volunteers\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Official PowWow volunteers \u2014 Vivian with her VOLUNTEER badge, Nanticoke History booth behind them<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vivian-cindy-eating.jpg\" alt=\"Vivian and Cindy enjoying PowWow food\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoying traditional food at the PowWow \u2014 the best part! \ud83d\ude0b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);\"><em>Photos from the annual Nanticoke Indian PowWow and Nanticoke Indian Museum visits in Millsboro, Delaware.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/?page_id=11\">\u2190 Back to Home<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/?page_id=21\">Get Involved \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo Gallery Moments from our work with the Nanticoke Indian Tribe \u2014 PowWow celebrations, museum visits, and cultural learning. \ud83c\udfaa Nanticoke PowWow \ud83d\ude4b Volunteering in Action \ud83c\udfdb Nanticoke Indian Museum \ud83d\udcda History &#038; Language \ud83c\udfa8 Cultural Arts &#038; Crafts The PowWow is a vibrant marketplace where Indigenous artisans and vendors showcase traditional and contemporary Native [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-75","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/75","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=75"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/75\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":127,"href":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/75\/revisions\/127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/empowernativetribes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=75"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}