Episodes

Chief Dwaine Perry of the Ramapough Lunaape Nation joins us to touch on a variety of issues. He shares about how he sees Land Back not as a movement, but as a moral way of viewing the world, and how the stealing of land continues today. He also speaks about his people's collaboration with the Presbyterians in his area that goes back generations. We also hear about his effort to help stage a World Indigenous Folk Dance and Music Festival, which would invite people from all over the world to come ...

We are joined by Sarah Augustine, the co-founder and Executive Director of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. Join us in this vital discussion on this oppressive doctrine and how to build true solidarity. Sarah talks about what led her to this work. She also discusses the ways descendants of settlers and settlers can best support the coalition’s model for cultural and structural change. We look into the systems needing change, the importance of following indigenous leadership,...

We continue with the second part of our conversation with Grace Goldtooth (Executive Director of Dakota Wicohan) and Dallas Goldtooth (Actor, Writer, Comedian, Reservation Dogs). Grace shares with us how her community developed a learning space called the Cansayapi Wicoicage Oti (Lower Sioux Intergenerational Cultural Incubator), which provides free educational services for the community. They also talk with us about Dakota language preservation and revitalization efforts. We also learn about th...

Grace Goldtooth (Executive Director of Dakota Wicohan) and Dallas Goldtooth (Actor, Writer, Comedian, Reservation Dogs) are siblings with a deep love for one another. Although they have careers in different fields, their rootedness in their Dakota heritage, and their commitment to preserving and celebrating it, deeply informs the work they both do. Grace describes her organization, Dakota Wicohan (which roughly translates to "Dakota Way of Life") as focusing on "revitalizing and sustaining our l...

In this introductory episode for season 2, we introduce a new co-host to our show. Leora brings to the table a long history of working in the field of intergenerational healing. She tells us about her work, and she and co-host Matthew Cobb begin discussions on how they are going to create a space for authentic conversation for this season of Native American guests spanning several vocational fields. Music by: Rick Mickey. Cover art by: Eli Yao ⁠@eli_yao_⁠