The Curious Introvert
A weekly podcast covering societal taboos & cultural blind spots. Join host Meredith Hackwith Edwards as she deep dives with curiosity & nuance into philosophy, society & culture with expert guests.
Episodes frequently feature philosophers, researchers, historians & journalists.
The Curious Introvert
Ep. 114 | How do I know if I'm Indigenous? Man Discovers He’s Native Royalty
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Dan Helms grew up in the Florida panhandle, not discovering his native heritage until he was in his late 50s. In this episode he shares how DNA tests are unreliable, the Indian Removal Act of 1830, education vs re-education, blood quantum, white privilege, Hollywood & the hoped for future of North America’s native people.
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