Centering Authentic Indigenous Voices | A New York Minute in History

For our first episode of this new season, we're celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a conversation regarding how historians can center authentic indigenous voices and work with Native American communities across the state in planning for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Marker of Focus: Native Voices, Chemung County Additional markers of focus: Newtown Defense, Thick Swamp, Rowland Montour, Chemung Village Guests: Dr. Joe Stahlman, Tribal Preservation Officer, The Seneca Nation of Indians, Dr. Nina M. Versaggi, Public Archeology Faculty, Binghamton University, Dr. Michael Jacobson, Public Archeology Faculty, Binghamton University. This episode also features parts of a public lecture given by Dr. Scott Manning Stevens at the New York State Museum on October 29th, 2023. A New York Minute in History is a production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio and the New York State Museum, with support from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Urbanczyk. Our theme is “Begrudge” by Darby. Further Reading: Ned Blackhawk, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History. Amy Lonetree, Decolonizing Museums: Representing Native America in National and Tribal Museums. A. Lynn Smith, Memory Wars: Settlers and Natives Remember Washington’s Sullivan Expedition of 1779. Scott Manning Stevens et al, Why You Can't Teach United States History without American Indians.   Teaching Resources: Akwesasne Cultural Center Cayuga Nation Delaware Nation