Runa Shunku

Runa Shunku

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Runa Shunku episodes

  • Ep. 5 Lucas Pierce: Civilizations Interrupted.
    In this episode we talk to Lucas Pierce, a Peruvian American Cornell University student majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Anthropology. He shares with us his family's decision to not teach his mother Quechua in an effort to protect her from racism. Still, he decides to immerse himself in the history of his people and natives across the Americas. He has a tiktok account @lomaeatspeople, where he shares indigenous historical facts in 60secs.
    We will learn about pre-colonial and pre-Colombian trading and political systems and how the Spanish interrupted these systems. Additionally, Pierce explains how history is relevant today.
    For educators and all those interested in learning more in-depth information, please check out runashunku.com for Pierce's book recommendations.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Runa Shunku Ep. 4 Mia StayGold: Stolen Valor. Cultural Appropriation Not Needed.

    In this episode we learn from Mia StayGold, a Comanche native, about the Native War Bonnet, MMIW, and how white-washed history affects native peoples today. We have a conversation examing what seemingly appears to be the origins of dehumanizing Native peoples and how we can observe this type of behavior today.


    We also discuss how reconnecting natives can become strong members of the community by learning their native language and how non-natives can use the lessons of an ugly history to inspire upstanding youth for generations to come.


    1 hr 7 min
  • Runa Shunku Episode 3: Vinicio Haro Allyu Millenaria

    Ecuadorpi


    Muchas veces aprendemos sobre los famosos astrónomos griegos: Ptolomeo, Copérnico, Galileo y muchos más. Pero, ¿qué pasó en este lado del mundo? ¿Y nuestros antepasados?

    Entrevistamos a Vinicio Hara de la Nación Kitu Kara. Aprendemos sobre la historia y sociedad precolombina de Quito, la cosmovisión andina, la filosofía de la reciprocidad, los astrónomos Cochasqquis y la conquista Inca.

    41 min
  • Ep. 2 Sara Fuentes: Historia no escrita. History Unwritten.

    Spanish:

    Sara Fuentes es de Otavalo, Ecuador. Recientemente se graduó con un título en Relaciones Internacionales. Fuentes habla de crecer en una familia indígena que hizo todo lo posible para elaborar estrategias y protegerla del racismo que ellos enfrentaron. Inevitablemente, observa la disparidad de trato entre quienes conviven con la cultura indígena y quienes se han asimilado a una cultura occidentalizada.

    Estas observaciones inspiraron a Fuentes a investigar más sobre la historia a través de los mamas y taitas de su comunidad. Fuentes nos comparte una breve historia de las haciendas y el abuso y explotación sexual de las trabajadoras runa. Tras su investigación, se da cuenta de que hay una falta de documentación disponible sobre la historia que incluye esfuerzas de Runas como la del luche del agua y las experiencias indígenas. Sara se dedica a hablar con los mamas y taitas indígenas para recolectar datos e información histórica omitida de la historia ecuatoriana.

    Este episodio está en español. Comentario en inglés y revisión a continuación.



    English:
    Sara Fuentes is from Otavalo, Ecuador. She recently graduated with a degree in International Relations. Fuentes talks about growing up in an indigenous family that tried their best to strategize and shield her from the racism they experienced. Inevitably, she observes the disparity of treatment between those who live with the indigenous culture and those that have assimilated to a westernized culture.

    These observations inspired Fuentes to investigate more about history through the elders in her community. Fuentes gives us a brief history of Haciendas and the sexual abuse and exploitation of Runa women workers. Upon her investigation, she realizes there is a lack of documentation of indigenous history, such as the fight for water and overall indigenous experiences. Sara dedicates herself to speak with indigenous elders and collect missing data and historical information omitted from the mainstream Ecuadorian history.

    This episode is in Spanish. English commentary and review to follow.

    56 min
  • Runa Shunku Ep. 1: Treaties 101

    Dr. Gabrielle Tayac of the Piscataway Nation talks about treaty histories and briefly dive into the Gaswenta Treaty (Two Row), Articles of Peace and Amity of 1666, Treaty with the Delawares 1778, Fort Laramie Treaty 1868, Treaty Abrogation movement during the 1950s, and Trumps recent attempts to revive the movement. We also dive into the effects the American Revolutionary war had on Native nations and different strategies people use in order to overrule existing treaties.

    "You can feel the feels, but do not be paralyzed by shame." - Dr. Tayac


    55 min
  • Runa Shunku Trailer (English)

    Two native Kichwa descendants dive into the history of the Americas by interviewing indigenous elders, historians, archeologists, artists, and activists. Runa Shunku is a bilingual educational podcast designed to provide centralized access to educational resources and consultants.  

    3 min

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Analysis and Honest Talks about Global Indigenous History and Culture. Education, Awareness, and a Fresh Perspective. Changing the Narrative.