A community of Indigenous Maskoke persons have reclaimed some of their ancestral homelands in what is now Weogufka, AL. Through a number of collaborations – including with Alabama’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fish Division – the project will seek to re-introduce native plants and animals and to reawaken traditional arts practices, including language revitalization and women’s medicinal practices, in an effort to improve health outcomes for the community.
This project is partnering with the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fish Division to reintroduce native sturgeon to the local river.
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See below for recent updates, press, and events from this project
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Jun 9, 2020
I used to think that the most critical issue Maskoke People face was language loss as our ancient, yet threatened, language was projected to fall... Read More
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May 15, 2020
“Intentional communities” are on the rise in the United States as more and more people see the value in stepping outside of consumption-heavy American life... Read More
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Oct 01, 2019
In Weogufka, AL the local Indigenous Maskoke community are reclaiming their ancestral homelands, re-introducing animals to the bioregion, growing vegetables to contribute to the health...Read more
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Dec 18, 2018
With 2018 drawing to a close and 2019 on the horizon, we leave ArtPlace readers with some actionable wisdom about wellness and work, delivered by...Read more
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Nov 20, 2018
Our Humans of ArtPlace series takes its cue from the famed Humans of New York project. This month, as our blog tells stories of “the...Read more
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Mar 06, 2018
In rural Weogufka, Alabama, a reclamation of Indigenous Maskoke land and reestablishment of the traditional village system is taking place. The organization Ekvnv Yefolecvlke is...Read more
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Dec 05, 2017
Today, we are proud to announce the 23 creative placemaking projects that will receive funding in communities of all sizes across 18 states and one...Read more