Tribal Truths

Powhatan's Mantle

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

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

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

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

New episodes coming soon

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