Corn, beans and squash are three of the most important plants to Indigenous peoples throughout North America. They are called “the three sisters” by Iroquoian Tribal Nations like the Meherrin Nation of North Carolina.
Stands Among Elk (Meherrin Nation) tells the story of how his people received corns, beans and squash and how they became known as “the three sisters.”
Have you heard about the three sisters before? Did you hear any similarities in Stands Among Elk’s story?