A call for big, bad, bold courage.

What does true climate action look like when it’s rooted in sovereignty, resistance, and liberation? 

In this powerful episode of A People’s Climate, Shilpi Chhotray sits down with Nick Tilsen—Oglala Lakota land defender and CEO of NDN Collective—to unpack the meaning of LandBack, the historic fight for the Black Hills, the release of political prisoner Leonard Peltier, and the deep ties between Indigenous struggles and Palestinian resistance. 

From direct action at Mount Rushmore to building legal strategies against unjust laws, this conversation is a call for big, bad bold courage.

Key Topics

• The LandBack movement as a critical climate solution
• Nick Tilsen’s arrest at the 2020 Mount Rushmore action in defense of sacred lands and climate justice
• The release of Leonard Peltier after nearly 50 years in prison and its importance for today’s activists
• Parallels between Indigenous resistance and the struggle for Palestinian liberation
• Legal strategies to defend environmental movements against criminalization
• Practicing liberation in daily life and building a future rooted in justice

Resources to Explore

• NDN Collective
• Nick Tilsen’s Podcast: LandBack for The People
• LandBack
• The Fallout From The Greenpeace Verdict (The Nation)

Credits

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Host: Shilpi Chhotray
Executive Producer: Mindy Ramaker
Engineer: Francisco Núñez-Capriles
Project Manager: Marianella Núñez
Additional Research: Marianella Núñez

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