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While Indigenous

Dec 20, 2018

Many Indigenous people are actively working toward reconnecting to their original teachings while also decolonizing colonial practices that have conditioned our lives. On this episode, we talk decolonizing the holidays and reconnecting to more meaningful Indigenous winter solstice teachings. Featured Guests: Dr....


Nov 25, 2018

In precolonial Indigenous cultures, women occupied esteemed roles. Colonization changed a lot of that. Here, three Indigenous people from across the U.S. weigh in on the traditional roles of women in their respective Nations. They also share their thoughts on the recent historic election of the first two Native...


Oct 29, 2018

Indigenous organizers Yolonda Bluehorse, Jade Begay, and Nick Estes weigh in on the issue of "The Spunky Squaw" online boutique, which recently came on the radar of Indigenous social media users for its use of the dehumanizing "S-word." While the efforts to shut down the page haven't (yet) resulted in the intended...


Oct 8, 2018

To date, at least 60 cities have eliminated Columbus Day and in its place have made Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamations.  On this episode, we talk to 5 Indigenous organizers and activists about their work to change the narrative around Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples. Here, they give us practical advice about...


Oct 8, 2018

The NDN Collective is a new organization, launching on Indigenous Peoples Day, 2018.  Here, Nick Tilsen talks about the vision and mission of the NDN Collective, an organization charged with building Indigenous power, and defending, developing, and decolonizing Indigenous Nations.  You can learn more about the NDN...