TED: A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis

The speaker shares their journey from Tulsa, OK to Georgia, highlighting the emotional and historical significance of returning to their ancestral lands. They discuss the impact of colonization and forced removal on Indigenous communities, including the legacy of Indian boarding schools. The speaker describes their efforts to preserve and advocate for tribal lands in Georgia, culminating in the creation of the Okmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative. They emphasize the importance of cultural reclamation and community healing, as well as the ongoing connection to their ancestors and the land.

What emotions does the speaker associate with returning to Georgia, the ancestral homelands?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Mixed emotions

• Joy and peace

What historical event is mentioned as having forcibly removed Indigenous people from their lands?

• The Civil War

• The Trail of Tears

• The Gold Rush

• The Great Migration

What was the primary language restriction faced by the speaker's grandmother in boarding schools?

• She was only allowed to speak Yuchi.

• She was only allowed to speak English.

• She was only allowed to speak French.

• She was only allowed to speak Spanish.

What transformative experience did the speaker have at the Otmulgee Mounds?

• Smelling a plant used in ceremonies

• Seeing a rainbow

• Finding an ancient artifact

• Hearing a traditional song

What role does the speaker hold in the Okmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative?

• Cultural Historian

• Park Ranger

• Director of Advocacy

• Chief of Staff

Who was the first Indigenous Secretary of the Interior to visit the Otmulgee Mounds?

• Secretary John Doe

• Secretary Jane Smith

• Secretary Mary Johnson

• Secretary Deb Holland

What significant action was taken in Macon to honor the Indigenous community?

• Building a new museum

• Flying the tribal flag over City Hall

• Renaming the city

• Hosting an annual festival