On September 17, 1778, during the American Revolution, the Continental Army, who were in need of Indigenous allies to help fight British troops, signed a treaty with leaders of the Delaware Nation. That treaty recognized the Delaware Nation’s sovereignty and promised the Delaware Nation a delegate in Congress. More than 240 years later, the Delaware Nation doesn’t have a delegate in Congress, but another tribe – the Cherokee Nation could be getting a delegate. The Delaware Nation is protesting. Joining us on The Spark today is Deborah Dotson, president of the Delaware Nation.

On September 17, 1778, during the American Revolution, the Continental Army, who were in need of Indigenous allies to help fight British troops, signed a treaty with leaders of the Delaware Nation. That treaty recognized the Delaware Nation’s sovereignty and promised the Delaware Nation a delegate in Congress. More than 240 years later, the Delaware Nation doesn’t have a delegate in Congress, but another tribe – the Cherokee Nation could be getting a delegate. The Delaware Nation is protesting. Joining us on The Spark today is Deborah Dotson, president of the Delaware Nation.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from <a href="https://www.witf.org">WITF</a>, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

The Spark

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

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