RETURN OF ANCESTRAL SACRED GROUNDS TO RAMAPO NATION

Koolamalsi

Taheetewee, also known as Split Rock, is the traditional Indigenous ceremonial grounds of the Ramapo Lenape Nation. For generations, our people have been the caretakers of our sacred ancestral lands, which were taken away from us during colonization. Today we are proud to announce that after three hundred long years, Split Rock has been deeded back to our stewardship with the assistance of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey and the Rockland County Sewer District.

We would like to formally invite you to join us in the celebration of this monumental and historic event! On March 21st, 2023, the first day of Spring, for a special ceremony to welcome this new day!

Return of Ancestral Sacred LANDS to Ramapo Nation
Date: March 21st, 2023l

Time: 11:00 am

Location: Sweetwater Cultural Center

125 West Main Street

Stony Point, NY 10980

Agenda:

• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Welcome and Formal Ceremony
• 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Luncheon
• 01:30 pm - 2:00 pm optional trip to Splitrock

(please bring weather appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes)

Please RSVP at RSVP HERE by March 18th, 2023

We appreciate your support, and if you are able to strengthen your support for this monumental occasion and share with your social media followings, digital communities, and press contacts, please let us know and we will share sample posts to amplify.

Chief Dwayne Perry, Ramapo Mountain Indians

President Aaron Davis, Ramapo Munsee Land Alliance

Please reach out to us with any questions or needs in advance at [email protected].