Mayis, an Indigenous Records Guide
of the Maryland State Archives
Welcome First Nations and Indigenous People
of Maryland and All Visitors
The focus of our first project phase covers the years 1632-1800. Data from the Archives of Maryland Online and Dorchester County Land Records has been updated as of October 2023. Keep an eye out for oral histories with today's Indigenous leaders and educator resources set to debut in 2024.
![Pocomoke Indian Nation Presenters at National Folk Festival
Photograph taken by John Brinton
2021](egov/img/NationalFolkFestPresenters.jpg)
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![Bearclaw, artist of the Cherokee Nation from Harford County (center), presents his beaded Maryland flag to Chair Auriel A. Fenwick of the MD Commission on Indian Affairs (left) and to MD Secretary of State John P. McDonough (right) on November 28, 2008 on American Indian Heritage Day.](egov/img/WomensMural.jpg)
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