'Indigenous Whispers' project aims to honor Miami's Native American heritage with historical trail

WLRN Public Media | By Duvasana Bisoondial
Published March 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT

After the excavation of Tequesta artifacts at the Miami River, two city residents passionate about local history started a project to educate others about the city’s Indigenous heritage.

Judith Anderson and Christine Michaels, who happen to be neighbors, are the founders of Indigenous Whispers, a project centered on recognizing and honoring Miami’s Native American roots.

The initiative plans to use augmented reality to create a historical trail along the Miami River in Brickell based on the history of the Tequesta tribe, who lived in southeastern Florida from roughly 500 B.C. to mid-1700s.

“Our unique contribution is bringing the voice of the population forward to tell their stories,” said Anderson. “Stories that are important to their culture.”

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https://www.wlrn.org/development/2025-03-18/tequesta-miami-river-native-american-indigenous-whispers