Here at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation we have staff from different and diverse backgrounds. Indigenous people are from all over the continent and do not all look the same. Our Indigenous staff pour time, energy, and passion into telling the story of the Powhatan people in Tsenacommacah and it can be hurtful when people assume their heritage based on their appearance. We expect staff and visitors alike to treat one another with respect regarding their culture and histories, so please keep this in mind when commenting. Thank you and enjoy the video!
I'm Pamunkey on my momma's side of the family. She's always planted lots and lots of corn in our garden, and one thing she taught my brothers and I was that when you planted the seeds, you always planted 3 in each spot - one for us, one for the animals, and one for God (or Ahone). Not sure if this is a traditional teaching that survived my family leaving Tsenacomacah and moving to Maryland, or just something that all people of her grandparents generation did, but I've always thought it was cool!
Here at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation we have staff from different and diverse backgrounds. Indigenous people are from all over the continent and do not all look the same. Our Indigenous staff pour time, energy, and passion into telling the story of the Powhatan people in Tsenacommacah and it can be hurtful when people assume their heritage based on their appearance. We expect staff and visitors alike to treat one another with respect regarding their culture and histories, so please keep this in mind when commenting. Thank you and enjoy the video!
A simple solution would be staff introducing themselves in the videos. And stating their nation and role at the Yorktown foundation
Your videos are great. Thanks for the awesome information!!!
Thank you, we're glad you're enjoying our videos!
I'm Pamunkey on my momma's side of the family. She's always planted lots and lots of corn in our garden, and one thing she taught my brothers and I was that when you planted the seeds, you always planted 3 in each spot - one for us, one for the animals, and one for God (or Ahone). Not sure if this is a traditional teaching that survived my family leaving Tsenacomacah and moving to Maryland, or just something that all people of her grandparents generation did, but I've always thought it was cool!
Wonderfully done.
3:05 If you'll notice the word, cornbread made in that fashion is still sometimes called corn pone.
Very informative. I look forward to visiting Jamestown again after Covid, this time with my kids.
We look forward to seeing you all here!
Their food is pretty good!!!😀