"Strong Medicine—whose full name is Marion Strong Medicine Gould—is true to her name, which was given to her in a religious ceremony more than thirty years ago by her son, Chief Mark Quiet Hawk Gould. He gave her the name because of her extensive knowledge of plants and herbs—and also because of her personality. Strong Medicine is unusually outspoken for a Native American Elder, many of whom refrain from speaking to the outside world. And she is known within the tribe for telling the unvarnished truth to anyone who is brave enough to seek her advice. "Half the tribe is afraid of Mom," jokes the Chief, who will turn 66 this month." (now 73!")

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"Bright Flower" Tyrese Gould Jacinto, is a member of the Nanticoke Lenape Indian Tribe. Born in Bridgeton, she is the daughter of Phyllis and Chief Mark Gould, who were among a core group that initiated the modern-day structure of the ancient tribe.  She was, therefore, immersed in tribal life from an early age.  She is a skilled craftsperson in Lenape arts, especially herbal remedies, shell work and basket weaving. The mother of five children, she is eager to pass on Lenape traditions to future generations. A businesswoman with more than thirty years of experience in confidential administration, financial business management and office organization, her job experience includes Founder and President/CEO of the Native American Advancement Corp. and LLC (NAAC).  

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Marion was born on April 25, 1922, Mark was born on March 28, 1942, and Tyrese was born on September 27, 1963.