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A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis

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Apr 9, 2024
In this conversation, Tracie Revis, a cultural preservation advocate, shares her mission to establish the Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia's first national park, co-managed by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She discusses the emotional ties to ancestral lands and the historical trauma of colonization. Revis emphasizes the importance of reclaiming identity and sovereignty through land advocacy. Her work aims not only to protect sacred sites but also to foster healing for both Indigenous communities and the land itself.
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Returning to Ancestral Land

  • Tracie Revis, a Muscogee Creek Nation member, describes her mixed emotions returning to her ancestral land in Georgia.
  • Revis felt hurt from the forced removal of her ancestors, yet sensed their presence through the native place names.
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Generational Trauma

  • Revis discusses the lasting impact of the Trail of Tears and the government-run Indian boarding schools.
  • Her grandmother was forced to speak English at school and had to relearn her native Yuchi language.
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Ancestral Connection

  • While at the Ocmulgee Mounds, Revis smelled a plant used in tribal ceremonies, connecting her to her ancestors.
  • This experience solidified the importance of reclaiming the land and building relationships with the community.
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