Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about Indigenous people due to poor media representation and a lack of general education.
Vickie Jeffries (Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation) and Roo (Catawba Nation) dispel some misconceptions about Indigenous peoples’ relationships with the land. Vickie and Roo paint a beautiful, correct and modern picture of Tribal Nations that surround Duke Gardens.
Think about stories that you have heard about Indigenous people. Based on the source, how accurate do you think these stories are?