Threads of Power: Appliqué, Dolls, and the Politics of Indigenous Spirituality explores how textile art, ritual craft, and Indigenous belief systems intersect to form powerful expressions of identity and resistance. From Haitian Voodoo flags to Indigenous appliqué traditions, this episode examines how fabric becomes a sacred medium for storytelling, healing, and activism.

Through historical analysis and cultural insight, the discussion reveals how appliqué and doll-making transcend aesthetics, serving as acts of decolonization and spiritual continuity. Listeners will discover how these art forms challenge colonial narratives, reclaim sacred knowledge, and affirm Indigenous rights in the modern world.

Join this exploration of creativity, faith, and freedom—where every stitch tells a story of survival and sovereignty.

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