Powhatan Renape Nation

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Powhatan Renape Nation
Headquarters New Jersey
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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.

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History

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

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

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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.