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Penn Treaty Park should be renamed to honor Chief Tamanend

A treaty is between two people, yet we only honor William Penn. Rename the park to recognize the incredible contributions of Chief Tamanend, of the Lenni Lenape Native American tribe, to our city.

The Aztec troupe, Canpatlac (translates to “the day’s first light”) performs in Penn Treaty Park, during the annual observation of Indigenous Peoples Day at the site of the signing of the Shackamaxon Treaty.
The Aztec troupe, Canpatlac (translates to “the day’s first light”) performs in Penn Treaty Park, during the annual observation of Indigenous Peoples Day at the site of the signing of the Shackamaxon Treaty.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer
    by Michael Clemmons, For The Inquirer
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