One thing you can always count on with Donald Trump is that he will serve as an exemplar of the worst kind of cultural insensitivity and congratulate himself for his self-appointed authenticity. Taking time out from his busy days trying…
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Pagans in the Promised Land: a Primer on Religious Freedom
Significant aspects of this research were published in the New York University Review of Law & Social Change (Vol. 20, Number 2, 1993), “The Evidence of Christian Nationalism in Federal Indian Law.” The American Indian Law Alliance expresses its gratitude to…
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Now Streaming: The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code
The iconic film The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code is now streaming. You can rent or purchase the film on vimeo. The film is directed by Sheldon P. Wolfchild and co-produced by Steven T. Newcomb.
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Imposed Borders
Imposed Borders of Colonialism: Violence against Indigenous Women, Indigenous Girls and Mother Earth Friday, March 15, 2019 12:30 pm Location: 4 West 43rd Street, Manhattan (43rd St. between 5th & 6th Ave.) Room: Gallery Official side event of the UN…
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The Fight for Indigenous Peoples Day
It is essential to remember, or learn in the first place, that Columbus’ transatlantic voyages and those of the other European explorers were protected under the Doctrine of Discovery, especially Inter Caetera, issued in 1493 by Pope Alexander VI as…
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Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery
Comités de Defensa del Barrio has an excellent article on the relationship between the Doctrine of Discovery and US citizenship, it is worth a read. header image via: youtube
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