Poarch Stories

From Baptist to Pentecostal to Episcopal, the Tribe has always had a strong connection to Christianity. Though the Poarch community was so small when all of these denominations got their start, they were still able to thrive. Their success was due, in part, to each denomination leader's willingness to allow the religion to adapt tot he Poarch community's way of life.

Hosts:

Larry Haikey, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Billy Bailey, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

Mallory GIbson, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

In this episode, we discuss the time period after Creeks were removed from Alabama. Our Poarch Creek ancestors were able to utilize the land, which provided everything they needed for survival. We dive into how the cattle and timber industry gave our ancestors a glimpse into the outside world.

Hosts:

Larry Haikey, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Billy Bailey, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

Mallory GIbson, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

For this episode, we interviewed Dr. Alex Colvin, who is the Public Programs Curator for the Alabama Department of Archives and History. We discussed the strong nature of Creek society and the importance of the Creek mother and her side of the family's role in teaching the children how to be valuable members of the Tribe.

Hosts:

Larry Haikey, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Billy Bailey, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

Mallory GIbson, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

For this episode, we interviewed Dr. Alex Colvin, who is the Public Programs Curator for the Alabama Department of Archives and History. We discussed the strong nature of Creek society and the importance of the Creek mother and her side of the family's role in teaching the children how to be valuable members of the Tribe.

Hosts:

Larry Haikey, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Billy Bailey, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

Mallory GIbson, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

For this episode, we interviewed Dr. Alex Colvin, who is the Public Programs Curator for the Alabama Department of Archives and History. We discussed the strong nature of Creek society and the importance of the Creek mother and her side of the family's role in teaching the children how to be valuable members of the Tribe.

Hosts:

Larry Haikey, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Billy Bailey, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

Mallory GIbson, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

For this episode, we interviewed Dr. Gregory Waselkov, a retired professor of archeology for the University of South Alabama. He shared his knowledge on Creek history from first contact with Europeans up to the Creek War, primarily focusing on trade between the Creeks and Europeans.

Hosts:

Larry Haikey, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Billy Bailey, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

Mallory GIbson, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

For our first episode, our Tribal Historic Preservation Office staff interviewed Dr. Erin Nelson. Dr. Nelson is the Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Alabama. Her research focus is Southeastern Archeology with an emphasis on Mississippian culture. During the interview, she shared information about the Mississippian ways of life before European contact.

Hosts:

Larry Haikey, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Billy Bailey, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

Mallory GIbson, Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist

Poarch Stories is the the official history podcast for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Here we will share the stories and history of our Tribe.