Let's Talk Native with John Kane

White supremacy is a force that has fostered tensions not only with white people but also within other marginalized peoples. Regardless of preferences, we need to check ourselves. There is no place for racism, bigotry and bias among and between other minority groups.

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Almost every social ill that plagues our territories is a direct result of poverty brought on by the large, systemic policy decisions of federal, state and tribal governments. Our young people are particularly affected by these social ills, and more often than not, deal with the direct consequences of these systemic issues every day. It's time for the activist community to take on the challenge of improving the conditions of the younger generations on Native territories through direct action, mutual aid and creating the spaces and conditions where hope and opportunities can flourish for our young people.

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It's tough to talk about Women's History without addressing the contemporary issues faced by Native woman. Heroizing figures of our past is not really our way so for this Women’s History Month let’s talk about our women today and the threats they face!

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"Tone policing is one of many ways that dominant culture 'polices' people of color. It is often used – whether subconsciously or intentionally – to put this person 'back in their place.' It doesn’t just attempt to discredit what the person is saying. It implies that they are not worthy of the time and attention until they play by the rules of the oppressor. And these rules are rooted in sexist and racist ideals of how marginalized people are 'supposed to act' in society today. " - Nicole Cardoza, Anti-Racism Daily, October 22, 2020.

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The Cambridge Central School Board of Education held a meeting on March 11, 2021 and found a way to not vote on their race-based mascot. For months the school board promoted their March meeting as the day for the vote, but in a surprise act of evasion, the school board opted to delay the vote until the end of the school year.

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Paul Delaronde (Tekarontake) joins John to discuss the formation of The Warrior Society. Starting from their humble origins as a male singing society touring native territories, all the way up to arming themselves and protecting various native communities when called upon. Join Paul and John as they discuss the formation, funding, organizing, social programs and impact of The Warrior Society over the past several decades and their continued influence on present day Native activists.

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Paul Delaronde (Tekarontake) joins John to discuss the formation of The Warrior Society. Starting from their humble origins as a male singing society touring native territories, all the way up to arming themselves and protecting various native communities when called upon. Join Paul and John as they discuss the formation, funding, organizing, social programs and impact of The Warrior Society over the past several decades and their continued influence on present day Native activists.

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With more than 70% of our people living away from Native communities, how do we represent ourselves?

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Can we hold faith, religion and churches responsible for the atrocities committed against our people? How do religious Native people reconcile the atrocities of the past with their current indoctrination and complicity in our oppression while simultaneously declaring themselves to be followers of the Christian faith?

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With all legal remedies exhausted, the Seneca Nation is preparing to cut a check to New York state for over four hundred million dollars. Only one option remains but will they press the new leadership at the Interior Department for a solution? John breaks down the three questions the Senecas should demand answers to.

Check out John's in-depth explanation of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7O0Twq8jvk

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