Challenging Stereotypes and Myths about Native Americans

Presented by Tressa Brown of the Kentucky Heritage Council

With over 500 different nations in the U.S., indigenous cultures are as diverse as all of Europe. Yet, the stereotypes and myths created in the mid 1800's about America's first peoples still persist.

In Celebration of Native American Heritage Month we present this program led by Tressa Brown, Historic Preservation Coordinator for Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission.

Tipis and feathers, beads and buffalo. No, the Hollywood Indian is not an accurate portrayal. With over 500 different nations in the U.S. indigenous cultures are as diverse as all of Europe. However, the stereotypes and myths created in the mid 1800’s about America’s first peoples still persist. Come and hear fact and fiction.

This presentation will identify the stereotypes and myths about Native Americans in general and Kentucky’s Native people in particular. Presenter, Tressa Brown is the coordinator for the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. Her position at KHC is to provide accurate information about Kentucky’s American Indian history the diversity of Native cultures as well as the issues affecting Native people in contemporary society.

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