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I thought that it was interesting how many descendents from the Jamestown era are living in Stafford right now. I also thought it was cool that a lot of the Patawomek Indians still live close to each other in the same section of Stafford. I didn't know that it was hard for an Indian tribe to become recognized by the state and the country. I also didn't think that there were people that weren't proud of their heritage. I hope that Robert Green can gain recognition for his tribe. Especially since they were they are a part of our hometown's history.
Matt Faha
Matt Faha
posted by MattF | 4:46 PM
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There are a lot of people who aren't proud/accepting of their culture, I think. Especially if you're from a country that's a bit more foreign than Canada. A lot of people want to sort of flee away from stereotypes attached to their ethnicity, so they end up avoiding anything that can be viewed as typically associated with it.
Yea that's what shocked me probably the most, is that there is so many people that have an Indian heritage and probably so much more that haven't admitted it. Honestly what's not to be proud of? Without the Patawomeks our country wouldn't of been the same. YaY 4 Patawomeks!!!!
I agree that it is very interesting how many decendents from Jamestown there actually are. Its wrong that the Patawomecks have to go through such a long processes just to be recognized, when they should be recognized for being a tribe. It is sad that they were ashamed of thier heritage, when they shouldn't have to be; but that is what American society has done.
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