S02E04 - The Doctrine of Discovery In The Social Psyche with Tina Ngata

07/18/23 • 80 min

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We begin this episode with a land acknowledgement. Our hosts Prof. Philip P. Arnold and Sandy Bigtree (Mohawk Nation), begin by introducing our guest Tina Ngata (Māori Nation). She is a Ngāti Porou mother of two from the East Coast of Te Ika a Maui. Her work involves advocacy for environmental, Indigenous, and human rights. She is internationally known for her work on anti-racism and anti-imperialism. Recently she spoke on Christian Domination at a side event of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous issues.
This episode is dedicated to the memory and legacy of the work done by Nagata’s mentor Pāpā Moana Jackson.

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S02E03 - Johnson v M'intosh and Federal Anti-Indian Law with Peter d'Errico

We begin this episode with a land acknowledgement. Our hosts Prof. Philip P. Arnold and Sandy Bigtree (Mohawk Nation), begin by introducing our guest Peter d’Errico. He is Professor Emeritus of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a regular blogger and frequent guest on the Red Thought series. Most recently, he is the author of Federal Anti-Indian Law: The Legal Entrapment of Indigenous People (New York: Bloomsbury, 2022). He is a member of the New Mexico Bar and was a staff attorney at the Diné Legal Services. He has litigated indigenous land claims, fishing rights, and native spiritual freedom rights in prisons. He regularly presents online seminars about Indigenous peoples' legal issues at redthought.org and elsewhere, including National Endowment for the Humanities and summer Institutes for Teachers on teaching Native American histories.

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S02E06: Reimagining Religion: On Connectivity and Unity with Brian Konkol

Get ready for an enlightening journey as we chat with our guest, Rev. Dr. Brian Konkol, Dean of Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University and professor of practice. Konkol brings a fresh perspective to the table, shaped by his global experiences. His intriguing insights on religion's potential for connectivity and unity, rather than division, bring a sense of hope and renewal in a world overrun by crisis and conflict.
Are you ready to explore the paradoxes within Christianity? Konkol encourages Christians to confront their past, acknowledging the injustices ingrained within the religious tradition. Yet, he also guides us on how to navigate toward a more reconciled future. We explore the difference between dominant Christian values and Indigenous values, shedding light on the earth's sacredness and the significance of its life support systems. Our conversation also touches on the destructive consequences of colonization on Indigenous communities and the ongoing efforts to mend the rifts caused by it.
The episode concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on the tension between Indigenous values and Christian theology. Our dialogue challenges the norms, questioning how Christian theology can learn from the matrilineal Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth. Join us for this episode as we take a step towards understanding, acceptance, and a reimagined view of our world.

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View the transcript and show notes at podcast.doctrineofdiscovery.org. Learn more about the Doctrine of Discovery on our site DoctrineofDiscovery.org.