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**Tribal Truths**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Powhatan's Mantle Jul 10, 2025

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Powhatan's Mantle is considered a sacred artifact by Tribes in Virginia. So, how did it end up in a British museum?

Indigenous veterans: The hidden battle in Virginia by Indigenous men during WWII Jun 26, 2025

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During the Second World War, Indigenous men in Virginia were not allowed to identify as Native Americans. Some fought back.This episode Includes the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division, the Rappahannock Tribe, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, the Monacan Indian Nation and the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe.

The power of Indigenous women and the Patawomeck Indian Tribe Jun 12, 2025

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Indigenous women lost their power to colonization. As keepers of ancestral stories, the Patawomeck Quilters are making sure that never happens again.

Indigenous schools in Virginia and The Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe May 29, 2025

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During the Jim Crow Era, Indigenous children were forced to leave Virginia to get their diplomas.

New episodes coming soon May 19, 2025

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A new season of the Tribal Truths podcast series is coming May 29th.

Mini-episode: Eel pot making Jul 27, 2023

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Eel pots are a traditional eel trap made out of white oak splits that we’ve used for generations in our Tribe, in the Potomac Creek and along the Potomac River.

Mini-episode: Story quilts Jul 20, 2023

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I create story quilts and the story quilts are about our Tribe, our history, my personal life.

Mini-episode: Traditional cooking Jul 13, 2023

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Bertie Branham cooks cornbread, deer meat and squash on a stone over an open fire.

Mini-episode: The dreamcatcher Jul 06, 2023

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The dreamcatcher as become a kind of universal symbol of Native American crafting and art.

Mini-episode: Making a bark bag Jun 29, 2023

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Tanya Stewart explains how she learned to make a bark bag and the steps involved.