A center opened at MSU. Here's what students (and the public) can expect

There are three state-recognized tribes in New Jersey: the Ramapough Lunaape, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape, and Powhatan Renape.

The New Jersey Center for Indigenous Justice was made possible by a three-year, $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.

A new center at Montclair State University aims to raise awareness of the cultural heritage of the three state-recognized indigenous tribes in New Jersey: the Ramapough Lunaape, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape, and Powhatan Renape.

The New Jersey Center for Indigenous Justice, which launched on Oct. 8, will focus on the priorities of these tribes, including environmental justice and the protection of cultural heritage, while working with tribal leaders. The center will also focus on communication, fundraising and events related to the tribes to help