The Girl Called Pocahontas
From Stuff The British Stole by ABC Australia and CBC
August 1, 2023 · 34 min
About this episode
This episode uncovers the true story of Matoaka, a young Powhatan girl known as Pocahontas, amidst myths and propaganda.
How do you uncover the true life of a woman whose existence is wrapped in myth, propaganda and a famous animated children’s movie? This is the true story of Matoaka - a young Powhatan girl who you probably know as Pocahontas. This is the mystery of a child, a hidden history and a stolen story. Audio courtesy of Missing Matoaka. This podcast is a co-production of ABC Australia and CBC Podcasts
Topics covered
- Pocahontas
- Powhatan history
- myth vs reality
- colonialism
- cultural representation
Keywords
- Pocahontas
- Matoaka
- Powhatan
- history
- myth
- colonialism
- animated movie
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC Australia, CBC Podcasts, Missing Matoaka
Books & works: Pocahontas
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