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Mattaponi Tribe: An ancient tradition is threatened by the loss of the American shad

Mattaponi Tribe: An ancient tradition is threatened by the loss of the American shad

FromTribal Truths


Mattaponi Tribe: An ancient tradition is threatened by the loss of the American shad

FromTribal Truths

ratings:
Length:
34 minutes
Released:
May 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Calvin and Mac Custalow take their niece, Dawn Custalow, fishing on the Mattaponi River at their reservation. The traditional Easter Sunday service breakfast of shad and shad roe now relies on other fish as the American shad continues to puzzle scientists as to what is causing its decline.
Released:
May 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (12)

Native communities in Virginia have listened to others tell our stories. Now it's our turn. We're debunking myths and legends with fact, teaching about tribal cultures and current issues. This is Tribal Truths. The pilot episode was produced with financial support from Virginia Humanities.