Invisible Nation.

Scalf, Laurene; Bennett, Charlotte

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ERIC Number: EJ526498

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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Invisible Nation.

Scalf, Laurene; Bennett, Charlotte

Now and Then, v13 n1 p5-8 Spr 1996

Briefly overviews the history of the Monacans, a people of Sioux origin who settled on Bear Mountain in central Virginia during the 17th century. Discusses efforts of the Monacan Tribal Association, formed in 1988, to receive federal recognition and reclaim their cultural heritage. Efforts include plans for a museum to display Monacan history and cultural artifacts. (LP)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian History, Cultural Maintenance, Elementary Secondary Education, Material Culture, Sioux (Tribe), Tribes

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Historical Materials; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Virginia

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