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A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis

Apr 9, 2024
07:30
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Tracie Revis, a cultural preservation advocate, discusses reclaiming the Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia's first national park co-managed by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She explores the emotional journey of Indigenous heritage, including the impact of forced removal and colonization, and advocates for preserving ancestral lands to foster healing and community unity.
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  • Advocating for a new national park at Ocmulgee Mounds to preserve Indigenous culture and history.
  • Reclaiming ancestral lands in Macon, Georgia to foster healing, cultural preservation, and community well-being.

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Reconnecting with Ancestral Lands

Tracy Rivas, a Cultural Preservation Advocate and member of the Muskogee Creek Nation, reflects on her emotional journey of reconnecting with her ancestral lands in Macon, Georgia. Despite the deep-rooted hurt from forced removals, Tracy finds solace in reclaiming the cultural heritage etched on the landscape and working towards nurturing the land that nurtured her ancestors. By serving as the Director of Advocacy to the O'Moggi National Park and Preserve Initiative, Tracy embodies the resilience and determination to bring the tribal voice back to the lands for healing and preservation.

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