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Deep in Maryland, just south of D.C., Piscataway Park pulses with ancestral spirit — a sacred burial ground and gathering place for the Piscataway people, whose history predates the U.S. by centuries. For Julie Tayac Yates and her community, this land is more than heritage — it’s identity, resilience, and home. Yet, their sacred Potomac River, now named America’s most endangered river in 2026, battles pollution and data center threats. Despite displacement and erasure, the Piscataway Nation thrives, using tools like the Guide to Indigenous D.C. app to reclaim visibility and empower Indigenous…
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