Why Houston’s Other Name Is Bear Creek Town
Episode description
Many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving this week, but for many Indigenous communities, it's a day of reflection or even mourning. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Maaliyah Papillion, council member with the Atakapa-Ishak Nation, about her tribe's history, the challenges they face today, and what they’re doing to make sure their people and heritage are never forgotten.
Learn more about the Atakapa-Ishak Nation here.
Learn more about the sponsors of this November 25th episode here:
Galveston Historical Foundation
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