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Indigenous people are calling on the Catholic Church to be held accountable after continued revelations of unmarked graves on grounds of residential schools the church operated. Christian-based boarding schools are an enduring symbol of forced assimilation of Native children in the United States. At the same time, Christianity is a strong component of many Indigenous people’s lives. We’ll explore the history and complexity of the Christian faith among Native traditions.
Guests:
Steve Newcomb (Shawnee and Lenape) – author of “Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery” and cofounder and director of the Indigenous Law Institute
Davidica Little Spotted Horse (Oglala Lakota) – activist, musician, artist, mentor
Jennifer Marley (San Ildefonso) – member of the Red Nation and Ph.D student at the University of New Mexico
Break 1 music: Cry of the Wolf (song) Wade Fernandez (artist) 4 The People (album)
Break 2 music: Burning Flame (song) Jan Michael Looking Wolf Band (artist) Breaking Free (album)
