Lenape of Delaware – Gadvikian Tribe

LENAPE OF DELAWARE – GADVIKIAN TRIBE

Preserving Heritage • Building Community • Honoring Faith • Advancing Education

Who We Are

The Lenape of Delaware – Gadvikian Tribe is a private tribal, cultural, educational, and faith-based association dedicated to preserving heritage, promoting community service, encouraging self-development, and honoring the Creator. The tribe serves as a gathering place for individuals who share common interests in culture, family, education, service, faith, agriculture, leadership, and historical preservation. While not federally recognized, the organization operates as a lawful private association exercising constitutional rights of association, religion, education, and cultural expression.

Our History

Founded to preserve heritage, strengthen families, and promote cultural awareness, the Lenape of Delaware – Gadvikian Tribe has developed educational, agricultural, publishing, faith-based, and community outreach initiatives designed to serve present and future generations. The tribe seeks to bridge traditional wisdom with modern opportunities while maintaining respect for history, spirituality, self-governance, and community responsibility.

Tribal Divisions

Gadvikian Institute of Higher Learning

Educational programs, leadership development, research, history, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Gadvikian Gardening

Promoting sustainable gardening, food cultivation, community agriculture, and environmental stewardship.

Gadvikian Publishing

Publishing books, educational materials, historical research, and cultural resources.

Sacred Covenant Church & Ministry

Faith-based outreach, spiritual education, fellowship, and community support.

Gadvikian Home Improvements Trust

Community service initiatives and practical development projects.

Garbura Martial Sciences

Personal discipline, self-development, leadership, ethics, and traditional martial studies.

Leadership

Grand Chief Gunnar Advik El

Founder and steward of the Lenape of Delaware – Gadvikian Tribe. Dedicated to preserving tribal heritage, advancing education, promoting faith, and building strong communities through service and leadership.

Chieftess Nevaeh Amirel Bey

Representing future generations and continuing the tribe’s commitment to heritage, education, service, and cultural preservation.

Mission Statement

To preserve heritage, strengthen families, educate communities, encourage faith, promote self-sufficiency, and inspire future generations through leadership, service, and cultural stewardship.

Core Values

• Honor
• Faith
• Family
• Education
• Service
• Leadership
• Community
• Stewardship

Lenape of Delaware – Gadvikian Tribe

Preserving the Past • Serving the Present • Building the Future

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