Manahatta Walk 2026

A special-edition, two-part guided walking tour that explores the Lenape and Black histories woven into the island we call home. Sanakori (Taino Fun House, Shorakapok Earth Keepers, Mobile Indigenous Library, CyberBehike Podcast) will lead our Shorakapok Walk and David Quinteros (Fractal Walking Tours) will guide our Werpoes Walk. The full experience consists of participating in both tours, each unique and complimentary to one another. However, if you can only attend one, please still do so, as it's guaranteed to be worthwhile. This event will be conducted in English. We are proud to announce that this year's guest of honor will be Lenni Lenapexkweyok, a women’s collective from five federally recognized Lenape nations: the Delaware Tribe of Oklahoma, the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma, the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown, the Munsee-Delaware Nation, and the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans. They coordinate homecoming trips for Lenapes residing in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario as a way of intergenerational healing. On June 20th of this year, members of the collective attended the NYC screening of The Birth of Lenni Lenapexkyweyok: A Collaboration Between Catalyst and Lenape Matriarchs, a documentary film about their 2022 return to the ancestral homeland. Contact: Hampatu | 917-414-3806 | [email protected] | Instagram: @nmclt The $15 suggested donation helps makes our events possible and helps support the budding community land trust (CLT) movement in Northern Manhattan. Donations for this event can be made through this Eventbrite RSVP or in cash on the day of. General donations to the CLT can be made through Venmo (@NMCLT) or Givebutter at any time! Shorakapok Walk • Date & Time: 9/18/26 | 9 - 11 AM • Location: North Cove | 375 W 207 St, New York, NY 10034 • Difficulty: Moderate • Accessibility: Not accessible to people using wheelchairs, walkers, canes or strollers • Additional information about the walking trails can be found here Note: We will be exploring the oldest tract of forest on the island so make sure you're protected against sun exposure, ticks and mosquitoes by wearing closed-toed shoes, long sleeves, and using natural bug repelant, if needed. There are multiple water fountains in Inwood Hill Park. Werpoes Walk • Date & Time: 9/18/26 | 1 - 4 PM • Location: Collect Pond Park | 130 Leonard St, New York, NY 10013 • Difficulty: Easy • Accessibility: Accessible to all • Additional information about the region can be found here Note: We will be exploring the streets, commons, buildings, and cultural institutions of Lower Manahatta. Make sure to protect yourself against sun exposure. Bring water. Additional Resources: • Inwood Hill Park Trail Guide (2025) • Inwood’s African Burial Ground: An Virtual Exhibition of This Sacred Site’s History (2022) • Manahatta to Manhattan: Native Americans in Lower Manhattan (2010) • Map of Werpoes Village (1912) • National Museum of the American Indian • African Burial Ground National Monument *And for those that want to keep the experience going, join us at Bowling Green Park for Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi at 5 PM. Since our event will officially come to a close in Lower Manhattan, you'll already be close to the buffalo herd!