Powhatan Renape Nation

Powhatan Renape Nation
Formation1980
HeadquartersWestampton, New Jersey, United States
Official language
English

The Powhatan Renape Nation is a state recognized tribe in New Jersey. It is not a federally recognized American Indian tribe. Members are concentrated in South Jersey and the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

History

The Powhatan Renape Nation was granted state recognition in New Jersey in 1980. On March 18, 2019, state recognized was reaffirmed.[1][2][3]

In 1983, the Powhata Renape Nation had around 400 to 500 members.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "State affirms status of Powhatan Renape, Ramapough Lenape tribes". Courier-Post. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  2. ^ "Ramapough Lenape and Powhatan Renape Nations of New Jersey have state recognition reaffirmed". Indian Country Today. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  3. ^ "AG Grewal Announces Settlements with Two American Indian Tribes". Attorney General of New Jersey. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  4. ^ "BOOK CONFRONTS INDIAN TANGLE". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
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