Tribal Truths

David Seidel
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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.

  1. JUL 10

    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?

    45 min

  2. JUN 26

    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.

    37 min

  3. JUN 12

    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.

    33 min

  4. MAY 29

    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.

    39 min

  5. MAY 19

    New episodes coming soon

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

    2 min

  6. 07/27/2023

    Mini-episode: Eel pot making

    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.

    10 min

  7. 07/20/2023

    Mini-episode: Story quilts

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

    3 min

  8. 07/13/2023

    Mini-episode: Traditional cooking

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

    3 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    David Seidel
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Tribal Truths

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