Lenape Center & Michael Moffitt: Seeking the Cayuse Five

In the mid-1840s, the Cayuse people, devastated by disease brought by settlers, were blamed for the deaths of missionaries at the Whitman Mission. Five men were wrongfully convicted and hanged, their burial site remains unknown. This panel, featuring Joe Baker, Professor Michael Moffitt, and Bobbie Conner, will explore the ongoing search for justice and reconciliation, addressing the importance of truth-seeking processes and repatriation. As we reflect on this history, we also consider its relevance to the Lenape in NYC.

Be part of this vital conversation and witness how diverse perspectives contribute to an ongoing journey of understanding and resolution.

Guest speakers:

Joe Baker

Co-founder & Executive Director of Lenape Center

Michael Moffitt

Professor of Law, University of Oregon

Roberta (Bobbie) Conner

Director, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

This program is approved for 1.5 transitional/non-transitional New York State CLE credits in the category “Areas of Professional Practice” to those who attend in-person.

Host or Publisher CLIHHR and the Kukin Program