A Call to Action

George Floyd’s murder has spurred a call for justice across the country. IlllumiNative stands with the Black Lives Matter movement to change the institutions of power that drive systemic racism. In this episode series producer Monica Braine (Assiniboine/Lakota), talks with the editor of Indian Country Today, Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock), about how he sees the recent events as potentially the beginning of the end of the United States. He also connects our current situation to historical events of the past, including the Tulsa Race Massacre. We’ll also hear from contributor Allison Herrera (Xolon Salinan) who brings us the impact of protests and rioting on the Native community in Minneapolis and how the community is responding.

• Interviews with: Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock)
• Produced By: Allison Herrera (Xolon Salinan), Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee)
• Executive Producer: Heather Rae
• Series Producer: Monica Braine (Assiniboine/Hunkpapa Lakota)
• Associate Producer: Lincoln Cornshucker (Cherokee)