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A Virginia tribe says racism wiped their Native identity from historic records. Nearly a century later, they’re still fighting for recognition
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- Duster, Chandelis (Author)
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A Virginia tribe says racism wiped their Native identity from historic records. Nearly a century later, they’re still fighting for recognition
Abstract
The Patawomeck Indian Tribe has been fighting to gain federal recognition from the US government for more than a decade. The tribe says the designation is critical to preserving its cultural traditions.
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CNN
Date
2024-01-20
Language
English
Accessed
21/01/2024, 00:01
Rights
Indigenous Matters
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United States of America
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Duster, C. (2024, January 20). A Virginia tribe says racism wiped their Native identity from historic records. Nearly a century later, they’re still fighting for recognition. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/20/us/patawomeck-tribe-federal-recognition/index.html
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