Catawba & Tribal Land | Periscope

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Many members of the Catawba live on a reservation near Rock Hill, South Carolina. In 1994, the tribe asked the United States government to officially recognize the Catawba Indians' right to tribal lands. After a long court battle, the Catawba won tribal recognition from the United States. The Catawba people were able to gain back some of the tribal land they had lost.

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8.5.E Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to analyze multiple perspectives on the cultural changes in South Carolina and the U.S.

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Reproduction of Catawba Council House, 18th Century | Periscope

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Historical records show members of the Catawba tribe have lived in South Carolina since 1650. The original Catawba called themselves "Ye Iswa," meaning "river people." Early Catawba lived in round...

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Catawba Then & Now | Periscope

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The Catawba still use the river their ancestors used for hunting, fishing, and clay. Riverbottom clay is used to make traditional Catawba pottery. Pottery is an important tradition that has been...