I Hiked the Appalachian Trail to Heal – What My Ancestors Showed Me Will SHOCK You!
A former wilderness ranger embarks on the Appalachian Trail to grieve family losses and reconnect with his Lenape (Delaware) heritage in Lenapehoking. His journey highlights the deep historical ties Indigenous peoples have to their land, the ongoing challenges of cultural erasure and appropriation, and the vital importance of traditional ecological knowledge. He encounters disturbing examples of 'pretendianism' and cultural disrespect, but also finds healing and renewed purpose through ancestral connections, culminating in a hopeful vision for the future of Lenape people and their homeland.
