Indigenous Perspectives, a new exhibition at the Library of Virginia, will highlight Virginia's Indigenous history and reflections from tribal citizens
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Monday, November 6, 2023
However, Library staff learned from tribal leaders and citizens that these same records contained the history of the tribes if one read between the lines.
Key Points:
- However, Library staff learned from tribal leaders and citizens that these same records contained the history of the tribes if one read between the lines.
- "Indigenous peoples pass on their history through oral tradition, so there are no written records," said Chief Lynette Allston of the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia.
- The Library of Virginia's exhibition program is also supported by individual donors through the Library of Virginia Foundation.
- A series of Library of Virginia events and programs related to the exhibition will be announced soon.