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Monacan Indian Nation: Saving Rassawek – How historical racism is still with us

Monacan Indian Nation: Saving Rassawek – How historical racism is still with us

FromTribal Truths


Monacan Indian Nation: Saving Rassawek – How historical racism is still with us

FromTribal Truths

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This is a complicated story of a history of white supremacy that tried to erase Indigenuity in Amherst County and how that carries forward today as Tribes in Virginia are left out of the permitting and decision process for development and other land disturbing uses throughout the state that affect ancestral lands and remains.This episode was made possible by a grant from Virginia Humanities.And a content warning: There are stories of trauma and racial slurs in this episode.
Released:
Jun 1, 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.