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Chelsea and James review Scream 7 because it's Scream 7. DONATE to Zayna's fundraiser to rebuild Gaza, and help Sudan, Lebanon, Venezuela, and Indigenous communities https://https://ko-fi.com/sitcomabed AND https://https://www.redbubble.com/people/sitcomabed/shop. All proceeds go to MedGlobal. More information about MedGlobal can be found here: https://medglobal.org Order the Dead Meat 2026 desk calendar here! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Golden-Chainsaws-and-Dull-Machetes-2026-Calendar/Dead-Meat-Productions-Inc/9781524892418 MERCH! https://deadmeatstore.com Website: https://deadmeat.rip WATCH OUR PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR OUR MOVIE, “Pre-Game”: https://youtu.be/o__XhcFS5Nc Get the Full Podcast RSS Feed! ► https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/deadmeat Dead Meat on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/deadmeatjames Instagram ► http://instagram.com/deadmeatjames Tiktok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@deadmeatjames Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/deadmeatjames Reddit ► https://www.reddit.com/r/deadmeatjames/ Discord ► https://discord.gg/deadmeat Chelsea Rebecca on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/carebecc Instagram ► http://instagram.com/carebecc James A. Janisse on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/jamesajanisse Instagram ► http://instagram.com/jamesajanisse Practical Folks (James and Chelsea's other channel): https://www.youtube.com/practicalfolks MUSIC!! "U Make Me Feel" by MK2
What can we learn from water?In this live conversation from Tidelands in Seattle, Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg writer, musician, and scholar Leanne Betasamosake Simpson joins All My Relations to discuss her new book Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead, our second selection for the All My Relations Book Club.Leanne invites us to listen to water as both teacher and theorist, “Water changes forms from a solid to a liquid to a gas. It expands our understanding of time. It always escapes the container, and it connects us all.” Instead of centering land as the primary orientation point, she turns to water to imagine how we might build beyond the limits of the present.Together we explore grief, creation stories, Indigenous resurgence, and the difficult work of world-making in a time shaped by colonialism, racial capitalism, and ecological crisis. As Leanne reminds us, “Listening to water and thinking through world making means that we have to collaborate with each other… building against this present moment. That's a struggle, but it's a relational struggle to give birth to something different.”At its heart, this conversation asks what it means to create futures rooted in Indigenous intelligence, care, and responsibility—and what water might already be teaching us about how to begin.A/V Production by Francisco “Pancho” Sánchez @videosdelsanchoMusic by Mato Wayuhi @matowayuhiProduced by Matika Wilbur @matikawilburEpisode Artwork by Kitana Marie @creatortwahnaVideo Edit/Social Media by Mandy Yeahpau @dontguacblocText us your thoughts!Support the showFollow us on Instagram @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.
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This week, Diosa and Mala discuss Latino/Latinx futurism and its roots in Afrofuturism and Indigenous futures. They breakdown how Octavia Butler was a major inspiration for Herederxs in Space, a joint-project with Pizza Shark, a Latina-led production company. Herederxs in Space is an audio-phonic time capsule spanning 2016–2036, combining present-day oral histories, speculative podcasts, and an immersive installation. You can join the living time capsule here. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Photo: Quannah Chasinghorse checks out the dog teams at the Iditarod ceremonial start on Saturday. Her mother, Jody Potts-Joseph, is rookie in the race. (Matt Faubion / Alaska Public Media) Five Indigenous mushers and their dog teams are headed to Nome, Alaska. The 1,000-mile Iditarod race got underway in Willow, north of Anchorage on Sunday. A fresh blanket of snow covered the trail. Two of the top contenders in a field of 37 mushers are Alaska Native. Ryan Redington, an Iñupiaq musher from Knik, won the race in 2023. Pete Kaiser, a Yup'ik from Bethel, took the title in 2019. Kaiser skipped last year's Iditarod and had not planned to race this year until three weeks ago, following his historic tenth win of Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race. Pete Kaiser with his family and lead dog, just after winning his historic tenth Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race. (Photo: Gabby Salgado / KYUK) After Kaiser set the record for winning the most Kusko 300s, he says returning to the Iditarod felt like the right decision. “By the time the Kusko's over, you know, you’ve done 90% of the work. Started training in July, and so I just felt like things were looking okay. Felt like, going down the trail again. So here we are.” There are three Indigenous rookies in the race to watch. Jesse Terry, an Anishinaabe musher from Sioux Lookout, Ont., is a veteran of several mid-distance races. He has been mushing dogs since he was 11 years old. Another rookie, Kevin Hansen, an Iñupiaq from Kotzebue, has been sprint racing since the third grade. He finished second in last year's Kobuk 440, just behind defending Iditarod champ, Jesse Holmes. But for Hansen, this race is about more than competition. “Part of who I am as an Iñupiaq, and you really feel it out there. And times when it’s just you, your dogs and the land and dealing with the elements and challenges.” This may be Jody Potts-Joseph's first Iditarod, but the Hän Gwiich'in from Eagle Village, is well known. She starred in the TV show, “Life Below Zero: First Alaskans”, and her daughter, Quanna Chasinghorse, is an Indigenous model, featured in magazines like Vogue. Together, they have been outspoken environmental advocates. “Why mushing out of all the spectrum of things that I do? It's because that's really where my heart is. I just love the land. I love being out on the land with the dogs. And it fills my soul, and it just gives me a lot of purpose.” Potts-Joseph says it has been a tough training season. Interior Alaska temperatures dropped down to 30 to 65 below F this winter — too cold for her dogs to run safely. Her main goal: to finish the Iditarod with a healthy team. The first finishers are expected to cross the finish line next Monday or Tuesday. Inside a data center at one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories. (Photo: Joe DelNero / National Laboratory of the Rockies) The federal government is encouraging tribes to partner with data centers. That could mean leasing land or, as the Mountain West News Bureau's Hanna Merzbach reports, selling power. At a U.S. Department of Energy webinar, Ken Ahmann with Colusa Indian Energy said that is where the big bucks come in. “Potentially billions of dollars into the coffers of tribes.” His company provides energy infrastructure to data centers on tribal land. He says these partnerships can be good for tribes that have land and resources to power big projects like the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. Paul Bemore is the chair of the tribe's utility board. “Tribes that are casino-dependent really need to look at other ways to build their economies, and I think data centers is one of those opportunities.” Though Bemore says people may be wary about how this will impact the environment. Other tribes have expressed concerns about data centers draining precious water supplies. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Monday, March 9, 2026 – Surviving cancer
A bill in New Zealand aims to legally recognize the rights of whales, drawing on Indigenous stewardship and aligning with the global rights of nature movement.
Confusing messages are the only guarantee after the Cowichan ruling and the Musqueam deal. The August court case confirmed a First Nation band has “title” over B.C. land that belongs to private property owners, while the federal government's deal confirms Musqueam rights and title over Vancouver. Dwight Newman, a law professor specializing in Indigenous rights, tells Brian that assurances to private property owners that they won't lose their land only go so far. What might not be targeted today could be tomorrow, he says. They discuss how the court case and government deal, along with the growing power of UNDRIP in Canadian law, only give more power and leverage to First Nations. And not just in B.C., but across Canada. (Recorded March 5, 2026) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shae discusses green colonialism, what it is, how we see it in climate activism and the overall nuances that come with considering solutions to confront climate change and better ourselves as activists. To get a better understanding of this, Shae interviews Tiahni Adamson from Bush Heritage Australia.This show features music: Coming Home by Joey Leigh Wagtail and Cameleon by Ziggy Ramo. References Akama, J. S., Maingi, S. and Carmago, B. A. (2011) ‘Wildlife Conservation, Safari Tourism and the Role of Tourism Certification in Kenya: A Postcolonial Critique', Tourism Recreation Research, 36(3)Bocarejo, D. and Ojeda, D. (2016) ‘Violence and Conservation: Beyond Unintended Consequences and Unfortunate Coincidences', Geoforum, 69, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2015.11.001. Gilio-Whitaker, D. (2019) The Story We've Been Told About America's National Parks Is Incomplete. Available at: https://time.com/5562258/indigenous-environmental-justice/ Jago, R. (2020) Canada's National Parks are Colonial Crime Scenes. Available at: https://thewalrus.ca/canadas-national-parks-are-colonial-crime-scenes/ Dowie, M. (2011) Conservation Refugees: The Hundred-Year Conflict between Global Conservation and Native Peoples. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press. Kimmerer, R. W. (2013) Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions. Luke, T. W. (1997) ‘The World Wildlife Fund: Ecocolonialism as Funding the Worldwide “Wise Use” of Nature', Capitalism Nature Socialism, 8(2), doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/10455759709358734. Adams, W. M. (2017) ‘Sleeping with the enemy? Biodiversity conservation, corporations and the green economy', Journal of Political Ecology, 24(1), doi:https://doi.org/10.2458/v24i1.20804. Allen, K. (2018) ‘Why Exchange Values are Not Environmental Values: Explaining the Problem with Neoliberal Conservation', Conservation and Society, 16(3), doi:http://www.jstor.org/stable/26500638. Bhattacharyya, J. and Slocombe, S. (2017) ‘Animal Agency: Wildlife Management from a Kincentric Perspective', Ecosphere, 8(10), doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.1978. Büscher, B., Sullivan, S., Neves, K., Igoe, J. and Brockington, D. (2012) ‘Towards a Synthesized Critique of Neoliberal Biodiversity Conservation', Capitalism Nature Socialism, 23(2), doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/10455752.2012.674149.Cox, P. A., Elmqvist, T. (1997) ‘Ecocolonialism and Indigenous-Controlled Rainforest Preserves in Samoa', Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, 26(2).Crosby, A. (1986) Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe, 900-1900. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Fletcher, R. (2010) ‘Neoliberal Environmentality: Towards a Poststructuralist Political Ecology of the Conservation Debate', Conservation and Society, 8(3), doi:http://www.jstor.org/stable/26393009 Goldman, M. J. (2020) Narrating Nature: Wildlife Conservation and Maasai Ways of Knowing. Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona Press. Mantaay, J. (2002) ‘Mapping Environmental Injustices: Pitfalls and Potential of Geographic Information Systems in Assessing Environmental Health and Equity', Environmental Health Perspectives, 110(2), doi:10.1289/ehp.02110s2161. Mei-Singh, L. (2016) ‘Carceral Conservationism: Contested Landscapes and Technologies of Dispossession at Ka‘ena Point, Hawai‘i', American Quarterly, 68(3), doi:https://doi.org/10.1353/aq.2016.0059. Mitall, A. and Fraser, E. (2018) ‘Losing the Serengeti: The Maasai Land that was to Run Forever', The Oakland Institute.Neale, T. (2017) Wild Articulations: Environmentalism and Indigeneity in Northern Australia. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press. 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Indigenous Peoples and Climate Injustice', Humanities for the Environment: Integrating knowledge, forming new constellations of practice, ed. By Joni Adamson and Michael Davis.Whyte, K. P. (2018) White Allies, Let's Be Honest About Decolonization. Available at: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/decolonize/2018/04/03/white-allies-lets-be-honest-about decolonization.Wood, S, Bowman, D. (2011) ‘Alternative stable states and the role of fire–vegetation– soil feedbacks in the temperate wilderness of southwest Tasmania', Landscape Ecology. 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In this episode, John engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella about the complexities of Indigenous representation in government, particularly in the context of recent political appointments. They unpack the implications of Mark Wayne Mullen's nomination to run Homeland Security and how it reflects on Indigenous communities. The conversation also touches on the historical roles of women in Indigenous nations and the lasting impact of colonial policies on their rights and identities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if a river is alive–but we've forgotten how to recognize it?This is the radical idea at the heart of the global “rights of nature” movement, which seeks to grant rivers, forests and ecosystems legal standing. Rooted in ancient traditions and emerging in modern law, it challenges the notion of nature as property and a resource to be exploited.In “Is a River Alive?”, acclaimed writer and explorer Robert Macfarlane travels to remote waterways in Ecuador, India and Canada, meeting mycologists, Indigenous river-keepers, and activists who see the natural world as animate and ensouled. Known for celebrated books like “Underland,” “The Old Ways,” and “Mountains of the Mind,” Macfarlane blends storytelling, natural history and philosophy in an invitation to reimagine our relationship with the living Earth.If rivers have rights—and perhaps even a kind of consciousness—how would that change the way we see the world?— To the Best of Our Knowledge – Macfarlane describes the allure and our fascination with the underground world of caves, mines, catacombs and glacial shafts beneath the earth's surface. To the Best of Our Knowledge - Macfarlane offers a book recommendation: “The Living Mountain” by the Scottish poet and writer Nan Shepherd. University of Cambridge – Robert Macfarlane's faculty page —00:00:00 Introduction00:03:00 Is a River Alive?00:10:50 Ecuador's Cloud Forest00:19:40 Chennai's Dying Rivers00:24:15 Wild River in Quebec Wonder Cabinet is hosted by Anne Strainchamps and Steve Paulson. Find out more about the show at https://wondercabinetproductions.com, where you can subscribe to the podcast and our newsletter.
In 1879, Richard Henry Pratt founded the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, the first federally supported off-reservation boarding school for Native American children. Designed to promote assimilation into American society, Carlisle became the model for the broader system of Native American boarding schools that spread across the United States in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In this episode, I explore how Carlisle operated, the federal policies that shaped it, and the lasting impact of the Indian boarding school system on Indigenous communities.Support the show
Mexico is among the most unique nations in the world, writes Northwestern University historian Paul Gillingham in Mexico: A 500-Year History (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025). The country has several claims to fame in this regard - one of the first to abolish slavery, North America's first Black president, North America's only Indigenous president, and its only woman president. Gillingham explains the rich, complex, often bloody, and just as often inspiring history of this place from its early sixteenth century origins, into the turn of the twenty first century. Along the way, readers learn that much of what many Americans think they know about Mexico - a place of violence, drugs, and political chaos - is actually myth. In this sweeping account of Mexican history, the resilience and fortitude of the Mexican people shine through as a major theme in this important synthetic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Mexico is among the most unique nations in the world, writes Northwestern University historian Paul Gillingham in Mexico: A 500-Year History (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025). The country has several claims to fame in this regard - one of the first to abolish slavery, North America's first Black president, North America's only Indigenous president, and its only woman president. Gillingham explains the rich, complex, often bloody, and just as often inspiring history of this place from its early sixteenth century origins, into the turn of the twenty first century. Along the way, readers learn that much of what many Americans think they know about Mexico - a place of violence, drugs, and political chaos - is actually myth. In this sweeping account of Mexican history, the resilience and fortitude of the Mexican people shine through as a major theme in this important synthetic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
Mexico is among the most unique nations in the world, writes Northwestern University historian Paul Gillingham in Mexico: A 500-Year History (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025). The country has several claims to fame in this regard - one of the first to abolish slavery, North America's first Black president, North America's only Indigenous president, and its only woman president. Gillingham explains the rich, complex, often bloody, and just as often inspiring history of this place from its early sixteenth century origins, into the turn of the twenty first century. Along the way, readers learn that much of what many Americans think they know about Mexico - a place of violence, drugs, and political chaos - is actually myth. In this sweeping account of Mexican history, the resilience and fortitude of the Mexican people shine through as a major theme in this important synthetic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies
Mexico is among the most unique nations in the world, writes Northwestern University historian Paul Gillingham in Mexico: A 500-Year History (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025). The country has several claims to fame in this regard - one of the first to abolish slavery, North America's first Black president, North America's only Indigenous president, and its only woman president. Gillingham explains the rich, complex, often bloody, and just as often inspiring history of this place from its early sixteenth century origins, into the turn of the twenty first century. Along the way, readers learn that much of what many Americans think they know about Mexico - a place of violence, drugs, and political chaos - is actually myth. In this sweeping account of Mexican history, the resilience and fortitude of the Mexican people shine through as a major theme in this important synthetic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies
Matthew Ehret's return to the podcast provides a profound exploration of Greenland's strategic significance amidst shifting global power dynamics. He posits that we are witnessing a departure from the prevailing 'end of history' doctrine that characterized the post-Cold War era, suggesting a paradigm shift in which historical identities and civilizations are no longer easily dismissed by geopolitical elites. This changing landscape presents an opportunity for Greenland to assert its importance on the world stage, particularly as its vast natural resources become increasingly coveted amid global competition for rare earth minerals and energy sources.Takeaways:Matthew Ehret discusses the geopolitical significance of Greenland amidst shifting global power dynamics.The podcast explores how Greenland's resources have been neglected due to historical policies imposed by Denmark.Ehret emphasizes the urgent need for Arctic development to improve the living standards of the Greenlandic people.The conversation highlights the strategic importance of Greenland in the context of US-China relations and Arctic geopolitics.Ehret warns against militarization in the Arctic, advocating for cooperation rather than conflict with Russia and China.The episode illustrates the dire socio-economic conditions faced by Indigenous populations in Greenland and Canada.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Episode 73 of The Secular Foxhole: Interview with Matthew Ehret (September 12, 2023)Trump's Arctic Ambitions Accelerate with Canada and Greenland in Crosshairs - The Canadian PatriotMatt Ehret's Insights on SubstackThe Rising Tide FoundationEpisode 108 (45 minutes) was recorded at 1900 Central European Time, on March 2,, 2026, with Alitu's recording feature. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Captivate Assistant.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes.Even better is to use one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value model, by streaming Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin), and sending a Boostagram (digital telegram with a donation of sats).Check out the Sam Sethi's new service called, TrueFans. Become a fan of our podcast there. Listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast, "and pay the price you want for the value you hear."This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Recent developments around Indigenous land rights have quickly become one of the most consequential—and least understood—policy discussions unfolding in British Columbia today. At the center of the debate is a newly announced “Rights Recognition” agreement between the federal government and the Musqueam Nation, a framework that signals a shift in how Canada acknowledges Indigenous authority within traditional territories across the Lower Mainland.For decades, governments typically treated Indigenous claims as unresolved legal disputes to be negotiated or settled through treaties. This agreement marks a notable evolution. Instead of simply acknowledging that claims exist, the federal government is formally recognizing that the Musqueam possess Aboriginal title within their traditional territory—an area that includes large portions of Metro Vancouver. While the agreement does not immediately alter land titles or the land registry, it establishes a framework for what officials describe as “incremental implementation,” meaning changes could unfold gradually through policy, negotiations, and future legal interpretations.For many residents, the implications are difficult to interpret. Nearly two million homeowners live within the broader area referenced in Musqueam traditional territory, and questions have emerged about how this recognition might intersect with long-standing concepts of private property ownership. Legal experts emphasize that the agreement is not a treaty and does not directly override existing property rights. However, it acknowledges a legal “burden” on Crown sovereignty—essentially recognizing an underlying Indigenous interest in the land that could shape future governance, land management, and resource decisions.Adding to the complexity is the broader legal context. Canada's commitment to aligning policy with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) establishes new standards for how governments consult and collaborate with Indigenous nations. To explore the issue in greater depth, this episode features Dallas Brodie, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena and interim leader of OneBC. A former defence lawyer and broadcaster, Brodie has been one of the most outspoken political figures commenting on the implications of Indigenous rights frameworks and land-title recognition. Her perspective reflects a growing conversation taking place across the province about how reconciliation, economic development, and private property rights intersect in the years ahead.Throughout the discussion, we examine the legal mechanics of the Musqueam agreement, the role of federal and provincial governments, and how emerging court decisions recognizing Aboriginal title may influence future policy. We also explore questions surrounding transparency, the relationship between reconciliation initiatives and economic investment, and how governments can provide clarity for residents navigating these complex developments.As British Columbia continues to evolve its approach to Indigenous relations and land governance, one thing is clear: the conversation around land rights, shared authority, and reconciliation is entering a new and pivotal phase. Understanding the legal, economic, and political dimensions of these changes will be essential for policymakers, homeowners, and investors alike. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:
Mexico is among the most unique nations in the world, writes Northwestern University historian Paul Gillingham in Mexico: A 500-Year History (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025). The country has several claims to fame in this regard - one of the first to abolish slavery, North America's first Black president, North America's only Indigenous president, and its only woman president. Gillingham explains the rich, complex, often bloody, and just as often inspiring history of this place from its early sixteenth century origins, into the turn of the twenty first century. Along the way, readers learn that much of what many Americans think they know about Mexico - a place of violence, drugs, and political chaos - is actually myth. In this sweeping account of Mexican history, the resilience and fortitude of the Mexican people shine through as a major theme in this important synthetic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west
Mexico is among the most unique nations in the world, writes Northwestern University historian Paul Gillingham in Mexico: A 500-Year History (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025). The country has several claims to fame in this regard - one of the first to abolish slavery, North America's first Black president, North America's only Indigenous president, and its only woman president. Gillingham explains the rich, complex, often bloody, and just as often inspiring history of this place from its early sixteenth century origins, into the turn of the twenty first century. Along the way, readers learn that much of what many Americans think they know about Mexico - a place of violence, drugs, and political chaos - is actually myth. In this sweeping account of Mexican history, the resilience and fortitude of the Mexican people shine through as a major theme in this important synthetic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mexico is among the most unique nations in the world, writes Northwestern University historian Paul Gillingham in Mexico: A 500-Year History (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025). The country has several claims to fame in this regard - one of the first to abolish slavery, North America's first Black president, North America's only Indigenous president, and its only woman president. Gillingham explains the rich, complex, often bloody, and just as often inspiring history of this place from its early sixteenth century origins, into the turn of the twenty first century. Along the way, readers learn that much of what many Americans think they know about Mexico - a place of violence, drugs, and political chaos - is actually myth. In this sweeping account of Mexican history, the resilience and fortitude of the Mexican people shine through as a major theme in this important synthetic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mexico is among the most unique nations in the world, writes Northwestern University historian Paul Gillingham in Mexico: A 500-Year History (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025). The country has several claims to fame in this regard - one of the first to abolish slavery, North America's first Black president, North America's only Indigenous president, and its only woman president. Gillingham explains the rich, complex, often bloody, and just as often inspiring history of this place from its early sixteenth century origins, into the turn of the twenty first century. Along the way, readers learn that much of what many Americans think they know about Mexico - a place of violence, drugs, and political chaos - is actually myth. In this sweeping account of Mexican history, the resilience and fortitude of the Mexican people shine through as a major theme in this important synthetic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south
What if the key to saving nature isn't just about science or policy, but love? Love for the land, for the people who depend on it, for the world we leave behind. Artist Elsaphan Njora has journeyed across Kenya witnessing ecosystems vanish, from Indigenous forests to sacred lakes. But he's also seen communities breathing life back into rivers, forests and coasts in creative, unexpected ways — showing that conservation can flourish alongside livelihoods, and that even the most threatened landscapes can be reborn.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when one of the world's most technically trained medical specialists begins questioning the deeper nature of consciousness, healing, and the human operating system? In this fascinating conversation, Darin sits down with renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Amir Vokshoor, whose work sits at the intersection of cutting-edge brain surgery, regenerative medicine, mindfulness, and the philosophy of consciousness. From performing delicate brain and spine surgeries to creating a "Brain Spa" focused on nervous system healing, Dr. Vokshoor explores how modern medicine is beginning to merge with ancient wisdom, emerging technologies, and a deeper understanding of the human mind. Together they unpack the future of spine medicine, stem cells, psychedelics, meditation, chronic pain, consciousness, and why collaboration across disciplines may be the only way to truly understand the brain. This episode explores one of the most fascinating questions in modern science: How much of our health—and even our identity—is shaped by the stories our brain tells us? What You'll Learn Why neurosurgical training is one of the most demanding disciplines in medicine and how it shapes the psychology of surgeons The pivotal moments that changed Dr. Amir Vokshoor's view of medicine, including witnessing his father's battle with Alzheimer's Why modern healthcare often focuses on treating symptoms instead of understanding the root causes of neurological disease How the brain, gut, immune system, and environment work together as an integrated "grander nervous system" The science behind chronic pain and why it often becomes a brain-based condition rather than just a structural injury How regenerative medicine, including PRP, stem cells, and exosomes, is transforming the future of spine care Why back pain is the most disabling condition in the world and how new surgical technologies are changing treatment The role of mindfulness, visualization, and intention in surgical performance and patient healing How psychedelics and therapies like ketamine are opening new pathways for treating trauma, depression, and chronic pain Why our thoughts, beliefs, and repeated mental patterns may shape not only our behavior, but our long-term health and identity Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to the SuperLife podcast and the mission of health sovereignty 00:00:33 – The exploding NAD market and why supplement transparency matters 00:02:17 – Introducing Dr. Amir Vokshoor and the philosophical side of neurosurgery 00:03:09 – How surgical training shapes personality through fear-based risk avoidance 00:04:22 – The intense demands and physical toll of neurosurgical training 00:05:38 – Why neurosurgery training often feels like medical "boot camp" 00:06:01 – The psychological transformation that happens during residency 00:06:33 – The moment a surgeon removes their first brain tumor 00:07:03 – Why the brain remains the most complex operating system known 00:07:31 – How humanity's view of the brain has evolved with technology 00:07:53 – The coming era of AI-enhanced human consciousness 00:08:22 – How humans may adapt to the technological singularity 00:08:47 – Can we code empathy and ethics into artificial intelligence? 00:09:31 – A fascinating study comparing empathy from AI versus human doctors 00:09:49 – Darin shares a frightening medical emergency involving his mother 00:10:36 – The importance of empathy in medical communication 00:11:00 – Why emotional intelligence may be as important as technical skill in medicine 00:11:27 – The harsh realities of physician burnout and shortened life expectancy 00:11:56 – A pivotal leadership moment inside the operating room 00:12:20 – Learning to lead through calmness rather than fear 00:13:20 – Viewing difficult moments in medicine as teachable experiences 00:13:47 – The moment Dr. Vokshoor's father developed Alzheimer's 00:14:13 – How neuroscience led him toward meditation and Buddhist philosophy 00:14:33 – The concept that our perceived reality may be a neurological construct 00:15:03 – How sensory inputs create the illusion of a stable reality 00:15:31 – Why loosening our grip on reality can open philosophical insight 00:16:13 – The limits of reductionist medicine 00:16:35 – The need to understand the root causes behind disease 00:16:55 – The fear surgeons have about becoming "too emotional" 00:17:20 – Why humanity and technical precision can coexist in surgery 00:17:58 – The use of mindfulness and visualization before surgery 00:18:25 – Lessons surgeons can learn from Olympic visualization techniques 00:18:48 – Intentionality and mental preparation before entering surgery 00:19:09 – Sponsor message: Fatty15 and cellular health 00:22:50 – How mindfulness enhances focus rather than interfering with surgery 00:23:16 – The concept of increasing "gain" in the nervous system 00:23:38 – The role of intention in healing and recovery 00:24:01 – Preparing patients mentally before surgery 00:24:25 – The mysterious healing power of belief and prayer 00:24:55 – Why surgery is partly artistic, not just technical 00:25:29 – The hidden role of creativity and art in science 00:26:25 – How AI could free humans to focus more on empathy and intuition 00:26:53 – Why modern medicine often stops caring once the surgery ends 00:27:10 – The need to support long-term neurological healing 00:27:32 – The connection between brain healing, gut health, and immunity 00:28:30 – How reductionist medicine became dominant in Western healthcare 00:29:16 – Doctors as their own "energy managers" through caffeine and glucose 00:30:05 – The confusion and controversy surrounding nutrition science 00:31:08 – The massive scientific focus on the amyloid hypothesis in Alzheimer's 00:31:32 – Billions spent on Alzheimer's treatments that ultimately failed 00:31:52 – The concept of "final common pathways" in neurological disease 00:32:17 – Darin shares his personal experience with chronic spinal injury 00:32:45 – PRP therapy and early regenerative treatments 00:33:07 – Stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine 00:33:32 – Culturing stem cells and emerging regenerative technologies 00:34:18 – The Wild West phase of stem cell medicine 00:35:02 – The risks of poorly regulated regenerative therapies 00:35:40 – Bone marrow stem cell injections for spinal repair 00:36:21 – Darin jokingly talks to his stem cells before injection 00:36:47 – The brutal reality of living with chronic pain 00:37:18 – Patreon message: building a conscious global community 00:38:22 – Regenerative medicine and the future of spinal repair 00:38:40 – Photobiomodulation and red-light therapy for healing 00:39:07 – Advances in artificial discs and spine surgery 00:39:51 – Why back pain is the most disabling condition in the world 00:40:26 – Motion-preserving spine surgery replacing fusion procedures 00:41:05 – The revolutionary potential of artificial facet joints 00:41:29 – Why spinal health determines long-term mobility and independence 00:42:00 – Replacing entire spinal motion segments 00:42:24 – The regulatory and financial barriers to new surgical technology 00:43:08 – Building interdisciplinary research teams to study the nervous system 00:43:35 – The concept of the "Grander Nervous System" 00:44:15 – The financial realities doctors face within the healthcare system 00:44:54 – Building independent research networks outside universities 00:45:20 – Why collaboration between disciplines is critical for progress 00:46:01 – Indigenous knowledge informing modern environmental science 00:46:34 – Collaboration as a catalyst for scientific breakthroughs 00:47:12 – Why ego and hierarchy often slow down scientific progress 00:48:04 – Balancing ego, leadership, and humility in medicine 00:49:05 – The importance of legacy and purpose in shaping one's career 00:49:51 – The concept of "Room Zero vs Room One" for mental training 00:50:18 – Meditation styles that train different brain states 00:51:24 – Psychedelics and the neuroscience of ego dissolution 00:51:45 – The danger of skipping the hard inner work 00:52:20 – Ketamine therapy for chronic pain and trauma 00:52:42 – Powerful transformations seen in psychedelic-assisted therapy 00:53:14 – Chronic pain as a brain-based disease 00:53:38 – The danger of treating structural problems while ignoring psychology 00:54:09 – Fear and avoidance patterns after chronic injury 00:54:37 – Habituation and the nervous system's adaptation to pain 00:55:21 – When illness becomes part of a person's identity 00:56:18 – The idea that the body may never make mistakes 00:57:17 – Tracing root causes behind disease expression 00:58:07 – The philosophical possibility that life events happen for us, not to us 00:58:53 – Mid-episode break and behind-the-scenes conversation 01:00:03 – Reflections on Darin's global travel and filmmaking work 01:02:58 – Dr. Vokshoor's idea for a book about thinking 01:03:29 – The brain's biological function of generating thoughts 01:04:15 – Training the mind the same way we train the body 01:05:13 – Are thoughts signals we receive rather than create? 01:06:06 – Why the brain constantly seeks stimulation and dopamine 01:07:03 – Meditation and psychedelics as tools to reset mental patterns 01:07:54 – How belief systems shape habits, behaviors, and identity 01:08:00 – The possibility that the human nervous system may interact with Earth's electromagnetic fields and the Schumann resonance 01:08:47 – The role of geomagnetic frequencies in brainwave activity and human physiology 01:09:30 – Could the brain be receiving environmental signals rather than generating everything internally? 01:10:12 – The relationship between alpha and theta brainwave states and grounding 01:11:05 – How modern technology and artificial environments may disrupt natural neurological rhythms 01:12:00 – The importance of reconnecting the nervous system with nature and environmental inputs 01:13:15 – How modern lifestyles disconnect the brain from the biological signals it evolved with 01:14:30 – The growing scientific curiosity around bioelectromagnetics and consciousness 01:15:40 – Why the nervous system may function more like a receiver than a generator 01:16:45 – Philosophical implications of consciousness interacting with the environment 01:18:00 – The mystery of where thoughts originate and how the brain processes information 01:19:20 – Why the brain constantly seeks stimulation, novelty, and dopamine 01:20:30 – The addictive loop created by modern digital environments and endless information 01:21:45 – How mindfulness practices interrupt the rumination cycle 01:22:50 – Rewriting mental patterns through intentional thought and belief 01:23:55 – The powerful relationship between belief systems and nervous system regulation 01:24:50 – Why habits ultimately shape identity and long-term health 01:25:40 – The importance of repeating thoughts and behaviors that move life toward a meaningful direction 01:26:20 – Final reflections on consciousness, healing, and evolving the human operating system 01:27:00 – Closing thoughts and wrap-up of the conversation with Dr. Amir Vokshoor Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Truniagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code DARIN20 at checkout for 20% off Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Dr. Amir Vokshoor Website:drvokshoor.com Instagram: @drvokshoor Neurovella Brain Spa: https://www.neurovella.com/ Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway The brain may be the most complex structure in the known universe — but understanding it requires more than reductionism. It requires humility, collaboration, and the courage to explore both the mechanical and the mystical dimensions of being human.
A select few Native American artists choose to express their cultural and creative passions in miniature. An exhibition starting this month at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures celebrates those artists who make distinctive pottery, baskets, and carvings on a decidedly downsized scale. The top Indigenous beaders, potters, painters, and weavers are headed to the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz. for that institution's 68th annual Indian Art Fair and Market. The Heard welcomes more than 600 artists from all over the world for what has become one of the must-go events for both artists and collectors. We'll hear from organizers and artists from both of these events. GUESTS Marcus Monenerkit (Comanche descendant), director of community engagement at the Heard Museum Barbara Teller Ornelas (Diné), master Navajo weaver Aydrian Day (Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi, Dakota and Lakota and an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation), artist Sydney Pursel (Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska), curator at the Spencer Museum of Art and an advisory group member for the “Native Arts in Miniature” exhibition Amy McKune, curator and senior manager of collections at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures Break 1 Music: Crossroad Blues (song) Lakota John (artist) Lakota John and Kin (album) Break 2 Music: Digital Winter (song) Ya Tseen (artist) Stand On My Shoulders (album)
What do you get when you blend traditional Mi'kmaq songs with Celtic fiddle music? Mi'kmaltic!Morgan Toney draws inspiration from his Elders, family and community and brings the fusion genre across the country. Now he's on the road to the Junos. This week Rosanna speaks with three musicians on the way to the Junos about how their music led them to community, connection and ceremony.
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. is congratulating U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee/R-OK). On Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated Sen. Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin would be the first Native American man to become a U.S. cabinet secretary if confirmed. Chief Hoskin said in a statement that having a Cherokee Nation citizen serve within the U.S. Cabinet is a mark of high esteem for his tribe. Hoskin says the appointment reflects the resilience and leadership of Cherokee people. Arizona Humanities is once again teaming up with an Indigenous nonprofit to organize an all-day celebration of a unique food from the Southwest. KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio has more on Saturday's gathering. Blue corn is not only nutritious, it is also synonymous with traditional ceremonies across this arid land. Amber McCrary (Diné) is programs manager with Arizona Humanities and she says that is why, for the second year running, a festival named after this desert crop is taking root in downtown Phoenix. “It's always been there in my life and I would just like to see it kind of become this bigger thing that we all will celebrate together.” This time around, the festival is tied to a Smithsonian initiative where each state is responsible for hosting a single folklife event this year, in honor of the country's 250th anniversary. And for Arizona, that theme is blue corn – through food, art, and storytelling – even down to the wardrobe, says co-organizer Kinsale Drake (Diné), founder of the NDN Girls Book Club. “If you are coming to the festival, wear your best blue. … We have a dress code.” Kyle Watson, 12, taught himself to dance by coming to the Alaska Native Medical Center Hospital lobby every Wednesday. (Photo: Matt Faubion / Alaska Public Media) You can count on it, like the steady beat of a Native drum. Every Wednesday night, dancers across the generations fill up the hospital lobby at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. But as KNBA's Rhonda McBride tells us, the kids are the ones to watch. These days, we see mostly see Alaska Native dance groups on the stage, but in the hospital lobby, the dancing is not meant to be a performance. Instead, a shared experience. The rhythms are almost hypnotic, yet the dancers are fully present. Everyone is seated, within a circle of sound and motion that spirals out from a small group of drummers. “In Yup'ik, we say Yuraq. Not dance.” Kyle Watson (Yup’ik), a 12-year-old sixth grader at Mears Middle School in Anchorage, is here every Wednesday. His movements are precise, as if every fiber of his being snaps to the beat of the drum. “It just makes me happy.” Once Kyle is here, he says any anger or sadness fades away. The Yuraq demands his full attention. “I keep on learning about Yup'ik words. And I keep on learning about dance motions too.” And then, as if he Is channeling something from another time and place. The excitement that comes out of Kyle's throat comes from way-down deep, a throwback to a technique his ancestors used to excite the dancers and encourage them to pick up their pace. Kyle's grandfather Percy Alexie usually stands in the back of the room to watch. “I'm proud of him. He makes it fun. He makes it fun. He goes around and meets people. And I enjoy meeting other people that enjoy watching him too. And I'm proud to say, he taught himself. He taught himself and it's just over a year now.” Group leader Ossie Kairairuak (Yup’ik) says this dance gathering is going on its sixteenth year – and by far, the best part is watching kids like Kyle. “Kids in their most pure form can never do wrong. This kid is purely motivated to learn those songs by heart. And let his body, let his feelings express it. He has that gift. And it's fun to watch. And it's fun to embrace. And let him be who he was meant to be.” Kairairiak says Kyle's voice is an echo from the spirit world, proof of what his mother always told him – that our ancestors are always with us. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, March 6, 2026 — Notable events: Heard Museum art fair and Native culture in miniature
Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)
Larry Ostola speaks with J.D.M Stewart about his book The Prime Ministers: Canada's Leaders and the Nation They Shaped. After a surprising conversation with young Canadians who didn't recognize the name Lester B. Pearson – Nobel Peace Prize winner and Canada's fourteenth prime minister — author J.D.M. Stewart set out to bring the country's history to a new generation. The result is The Prime Ministers, a lively, accessible chronicle of Canada's leaders, from Sir John A. Macdonald in 1867 to Mark Carney in 2025. With engaging prose and fresh insights, Stewart captures the defining moments of each prime minister's time in office, revealing how they managed relationships with Indigenous peoples, the environment, American presidents, and international powers. He also explores how their reputations have evolved – who has been forgotten, who remains controversial, and who has become a lasting part of Canada's cultural fabric. The Prime Ministers is a necessary and important book, intended both for newcomers to Canadian history and those who have loved it for a long time. J.D.M. Stewart is a writer, historian, and one of the country's foremost experts on Canadian prime ministers. His commentary regularly appears in the Globe & Mail, The Hub, and the Literary Review of Canada. His previous book, Being Prime Minister, was a Hill Times Top 100 pick. He has also inspired a generation of students during his thirty-year career teaching history to high school students in Toronto, Montreal, and Panama City. He lives in Toronto. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.
Edmonia Lewis virtually vanished from history when she died in 1907. A new exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum teases out the mysteries of Lewis's life while showcasing her marble sculptures.
We sit down with MONAH Executive Director Jazlyn Sanderson to explore how a museum in Bentonville threads 24,000 years of Indigenous history into the present through art, archaeology, and living partnerships that honor descendant communities. The journey centers on the Spiro Mounds, a Mississippian cultural powerhouse in present-day Oklahoma. Jazlyn guides us through the material evidence: shell dippers etched with regalia, woodpecker effigy axes, and a sacred warrior pipe that arrived through a careful collaboration with the University of Arkansas and the Caddo Nation. Jazlyn describes the scale-- 574 federally recognized tribes in the U.S. We also share how MONAH meets learners of all ages with field trips, reimagined audio guides, family tours, and a monthly newsletter that spotlights artifacts and contemporary Indigenous creators. If you're curious about Indigenous history, archaeology, and more, visit http://monah.orgA New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.
Karen Iles on the alleged failures of the justice and coronial systems.
Episode 784: Future Humans, Urban Legends & the Amazon's Boiling River Are UFOs actually… us? This week on The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro dive headfirst into one of the most unsettling and scientifically grounded UFO theories you've probably never seriously considered: what if “alien grays” aren't extraterrestrials at all—but future humans traveling back in time? Drawing from the work of biological anthropologist Dr. Michael P. Masters and his “extratempestrial” hypothesis, we explore how reported alien anatomy—large craniums, smaller jaws, reduced musculature, oversized dark eyes—might align disturbingly well with projected human evolution. If technology continues to shape our bodies, if artificial environments replace natural selection, and if reproductive trends continue to decline (with documented sperm count drops of 50–60% since the 1970s), could humanity biologically transform within 50,000–100,000 years into something that looks eerily like the beings reported in UFO encounters? And if that's the case… why would they come back? We unpack the reproductive crisis angle, the strange fixation on DNA in abduction lore, and the possibility that UFO “craft” aren't spacecraft at all—but space-time manipulation devices. Is time travel actually the more conservative explanation compared to faster-than-light travel? What would survival look like for a technologically advanced but biologically fragile future civilization? Then, because we love tonal whiplash, we pivot to something equally bizarre but undeniably real: the legendary Boiling River of the Amazon. Deep in Peru's rainforest flows Shanay-Timpishka, a river so hot it can nearly boil living creatures alive—reaching temperatures close to 200°F in certain stretches. Far from any volcano, this geothermal marvel has been documented by geoscientist Andrés Ruzo and remains steeped in Indigenous legend involving Yacumama, the great serpent spirit said to shape the waters. We explore the science, the myth, and why protecting “neat things” like a four-mile-long boiling river might matter more than we realize. From evolutionary biology to paranormal lore, from time machines to steaming rainforest rivers, this episode proposes one uncomfortable idea: If future humans are visiting us, they aren't here to save us or punish us. They're here because something survives… and something doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode No. 748 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features curators Shawnya L. Harris and Jeffrey Richmond-Moll. Harris and Richmond-Moll are the curators of "Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone" at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass. The exhibition presents the life and work of nineteenth-century Black and Indigenous sculptor Edmonia Lewis in the context of her contemporaries and artists she may have influenced. The exhibition is on view through June 7. A valuable catalogue was published by the Peabody Essex Museum and Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia. Amazon and Bookshop offer it for $50-55. Episode No. 748 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features curators Shawnya L. Harris and Jeffrey Richmond-Moll. Harris and Richmond-Moll are the curators of "Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone" at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass. The exhibition presents the life and work of nineteenth-century Black and Indigenous sculptor Edmonia Lewis in the context of her contemporaries and artists she may have influenced. The exhibition is on view through June 7. A valuable catalogue was published by the Peabody Essex Museum and Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia. Amazon and Bookshop offer it for $50-55. As discussed on the program: Gisela Torres, Reverie and Slumber, 2020. Instagram: Jeffrey Richmond-Moll, Tyler Green. Air date: March 5, 2026.
High above the jungles of South America rises Mount Roraima — a two-billion-year-old flat-topped mountain that inspired The Lost World and still feels like another planet. In this episode, Tess explores the real history, Indigenous legends, first expeditions, rare species, and scientific mysteries of one of Earth's strangest places. A true “lost world” that still exists above the clouds.Birthday Shout Out FormInstagramUse Code MKP for Harbor & SproutBecome a Patron Or a Subscriber on Spotify!
And NOBODY! In all of Oz! No colonizer that there is or was. Is ever gonna bring me DOWNNNNN! Ayden recounts the horrific and historic witch trials of the Recta Provincia in Chiloé.Resurrected: Dance with the DevilStrange & Extraordinary FestWant to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From the Beyond form or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show!Become a Patron here! Subscribe to Susto's YouTube channel!
A new report by the Urban Institute based in Washington D.C. is looking closely at Native American tribes and their continued challenges with broadband infrastructure. KUNM's Jeanette DeDios (Jicarilla Apache and Diné) spoke with Amanda Hermans, a research associate for the report, on how sovereignty comes into play. Hermans says, as sovereign nations, Native American tribes have the right to govern their own digital infrastructure, which in the past was not possible. “This was rooted in a history of you know them not having the ability to take sovereignty over their access to things like broadband and other utilities.” Hermans said broadband providers in the past have not allowed tribes a seat at the table when it came to making decisions on how to serve their communities with internet, but, she says, that's changing and tribes are building expertise in broadband construction — and taking back control of these plans. That does not mean they have to do it by themselves. “Some tribes, depending, you know, on their priorities, may not have the desire or the capacity to do that all themselves and there’s also a lot to be gained by partnering with knowledgeable industry experts and maybe contracting out some of those services or roles to bolster their capacity.” She says building broadband infrastructure on tribal lands is crucial on many levels — and can help bring in revenue and create jobs for tribal members. Old growth forests with just modest exposure to fire are now most at risk for severe wildfires, according to scientists with Oregon State University (OSU) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). As KLCC's Brian Bull (Nez Perce) reports, part of the problem is lack of Native stewardship. Researchers say three-fourths of the Pacific Northwest's forests that historically saw low and mixed severity fires are highly vulnerable to devastating blazes today. Part of this vulnerability came after Indigenous people were driven out and therefore unable to practice controlled burns to reduce slash and pests, as well as rejuvenate the landscape. Meg Krawchuk is OSU fire ecologist and forestry professor. “There’s a reawakening of that knowledge and movement forward in terms of indigenous fire stewardship, but there are so many parts of the landscape that are not ready to receive fire well, and that require additional care and tending to bring back fire to our landscape.” Pockets of landscape less susceptible to crown fire called fire refugia may help buffer these sensitive forest areas, and reduce severe fire risk by up to 20 percent. A playground near the permanent tribute for 14-year-old Emily Pike within Fitch Park. (Photo: Gabriel Pietrorazio / KJZZ) Spring training is in full swing at Fitch Park, home of the A's. Near the baseball diamonds and a playground, the city has planted a tree. Next to the sapling is a plaque with an image of Emily that reads, in part, “No more stolen sisters.” Beside that is a metal bench, engraved with a bloody handprint. This is all a few miles south of Mesa Drive and McKellips Road – the intersection where Emily was last seen alive – and where the makeshift shrine was erected. Her family is now asking everyone to leave that old spot alone. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Thursday, March 5, 2026 — Taxes, roads and law enforcement: how tribes are asserting their sovereign rights
Recorded from a live SAND Gathering (February 2026). From Los Angeles to Minneapolis, communities are turning toward one another in a time of uncertainty, remembering that care begins close to home. Beyond public action, quieter networks of support are taking root: block-by-block relationships grounded in land, lineage, and love. This gathering explores how spiritual practice, trauma-aware care, and neighborhood organizing are being woven together as living traditions. We ask what it looks like to shift our energy from reactive mobilization toward steady, proactive organizing that can sustain us for the long haul. Drawing from Indigenous memory, Black freedom traditions, diasporic Jewish practices of care, and contemporary grassroots work, we reflect on how mutual care—feeding one another, tending grief, protecting children, honoring the dead—can be reclaimed as daily sacred practice. This is a conversation about blending spiritual practice and movement practice; about thinking smaller, closer, and more relational; and about learning from quiet, resilient forms of organizing that move people from isolation into coordinated courage. This conversation invites attunement: How do we stay grounded in grief without collapsing? How do we strengthen relationships across differences? How do small, steady acts of care help communities move from fear toward shared courage? This is an invitation to listen to the wisdom already alive in our histories, our bodies, and our neighborhoods. Topics 00:00 Welcome and Context 02:33 Grounding Breath Practice 03:22 Why We Gather Now 05:19 Meet the Speakers 07:36 Lyila June on Collapse 09:12 Chaco Canyon Lesson 12:36 Kaira Jewel on Flow 16:39 Rejoicing and Ancestors 20:04 Rabbi Jessica in Minneapolis 24:54 Sacred Geography and Duty 29:59 Lyla June on Forgiveness 36:22 Liberation for Everyone 37:32 Grace and Sobriety Story 39:06 Jewish Wisdom and Mutual Care 41:27 Feasting Fuels Mutual Aid 45:53 Spirituality Is Not Neutral 49:11 Sacred Criticism and Fierce Love 53:49 Mycelium and Small Acts 59:51 Resources and Community Questions 01:03:30 Heart Practice for Overwhelm 01:06:17 Reweaving Interdependence 01:08:46 Warrior Love Closing 01:14:31 Final Announcements and Farewell Decolonial Mental Health Practice: Clinical and Ethical Insights from Palestine with Dr. Samah Jabr (March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026 • 9:00 – 11:00am PST online with SAND) Please consider donating to Rabbi Jessica's GoFundMe campaign in support of students at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis. The students are using creative arts to process the trauma of recent encounters involving ICE and U.S. Border Patrol. In collaboration with local artists, they are developing an art installation intended to uplift and inspire both the school community and their neighbors, while continuing to advocate for justice and safety for all. This project offers a meaningful way to strengthen community bonds and foster collective healing. Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member
Pe'Sla is a high-elevation meadow in the Black Hills widely recognized as an Indigenous sacred site. The U.S. Forest Service has cleared an administrative path for graphite mining nearby.
Episode 348 Thought extinct for 6,000 years, two marsupial species have been discovered alive in New Guinea. Biologists have found a new genus of marsupial glider and the Pygmy Long-fingered Possum on a small Western part of the island. One biologist said this discovery was “more important than finding a living Thylacine in Tasmania”. Host Rowan Hooper is joined by Tim Flannery of the Australian Museum in Sydney, who led the team that confirmed the discovery. He tells us all about these quirky and cute creatures, one of which is held up as sacred by some Indigenous communities - who won't even utter its name in public. Learn about the glider's habit of forming monogamous relationships and its gardening prowess. And discover why the long-fingered possum's finger is so long. Other key players in this research are Professor Kris Helgen, multiple researchers from the University of Papua - and some of the local villagers. To read more about these stories, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Glider image credits: Dewa, Australian Museum Other image credits: Flannery et al Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, a book that analyzes the works of Toni Morrison. Then, Dave Eggers' novel about an introspective dog has been adapted into a play. And a jazz vocalist who leads her Indigenous and Native American big band.
A federal parliamentary inquiry has opened into racism in Australia, with advocates calling for the probe to be not 'another exercise in diagnosis'. The Australian Human Rights Commission says the government already knows what needs to change, and the inquiry must turn that knowledge into action, with timelines and accountability. Meanwhile the federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malandirri McCarthy is encouraging big social media platforms to make submissions to the inquiry. She's told NITV some Indigenous people are feeling scared after a string of reports of racist attacks in public. She's talking here to NITV's John Paul Janke
(00:00) — Late to medicine: Chris didn't consider being a doctor until college, shaped by early family experiences with inadequate care.(01:20) — Struggling student to UC Davis: He describes a nontraditional path and surprise at earning a single college acceptance.(02:50) — “You won't amount to much”: A sixth-grade dismissal and falling in with the wrong crowd set the stage.(04:40) — Misdiagnosed and othered: Labeled with severe ADD, placed in special education, later correctly diagnosed with a comprehension disability.(06:25) — Not going the other way: He credits his mother's advocacy and a teacher, Mr. Russell, for keeping him engaged.(09:00) — College reset and new peers: A friend shares MD-PhD resources and expands his horizon.(10:35) — Outreach program to research home: A scholars program places him in a lab with a PI for four formative years.(11:50) — On DEI and mentors: He reflects on access programs and the impact of Dr. Connie Champagne.(13:50) — First OR spark: Shadowing an orthopedic surgeon shows him the excitement of patient care beyond pipetting.(15:40) — Sustaining motivation: Reframing medicine as a currency for service and asking who do I want to be?(17:50) — Community and advocacy: He discusses serving Indigenous communities and advocating on the Hill for GME in Indian country.(20:50) — Crafting the Why: How deep reflection and post-it mapping shaped his personal statement.(21:55) — Why MD-PhD: An MD-PI at a summer program shows how medical training sharpens research questions.(23:30) — First interview relief: Landing an invite during the COVID cycle felt like validation.(24:45) — Strategy and scope: 23 applications, West Coast focus, MSTP and non-MSTP programs.(26:00) — Coherence wins: A clear why plus tangible research output made his application click.(27:45) — Multiple acceptances: He recalls the emotions of earning 9–10 offers.(28:40) — To students doubting themselves: Separate self-worth from others' opinions and keep going.(31:20) — What's next: Interest in dermatology residency and leading a lab studying skin disease mechanisms.Chris never planned on medicine. Growing up in Southern California, he saw family members with preventable disease go uncared for, struggled in school, and was misdiagnosed with severe ADD in middle school before a later diagnosis of a comprehension disability. After being told in sixth grade he wouldn't amount to much, a continuation school, his mother's advocacy, and a teacher's attention kept him afloat.At UC Davis, an outreach email changed everything, placing him in a lab for four years and opening the door to both science and medicine. A friend introduced him to MD-PhD resources, and shadowing an orthopedic surgeon turned interest into excitement. Chris shares how he built an enduring motivation by reframing medicine as a currency for service, with a commitment to community, including Indigenous communities.He breaks down the hardest premed task—articulating Why Medicine—and the post-it exercise that helped him find a coherent thread. Applying during the first COVID cycle, he earned 16 interview invites and 9–10 acceptances by presenting a clear why and tangible research work. We also discuss advocacy for more GME positions in Indian country and his interest in dermatology and leading a lab.If you've ever been told you won't make it, this conversation offers practical ways to keep going.What You'll Learn:- How a misdiagnosis and school setbacks were addressed and reframed- Ways to access research and mentorship through outreach programs- A practical method to build a coherent Why Medicine- What made his MD-PhD application make sense and earn 16 interviews- Using community and advocacy to sustain motivation
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Yurok Attorney Amy Cordalis is one of many Indigenous leaders who have fought for the un-damming and healing of the majestic Klamath River Basin, spanning Oregon and California. She tells the story of the decades-long struggle to remove dams that have choked the life flow of the river and severed salmon migratory routes, and how a combination of traditional ecological knowledge, environmental law, and old-fashioned diplomacy helped remove 4 of 6 dams and ushered in a $515 million settlement agreement to restore the river and riparian lands. This is an episode of Nature's Genius, a Bioneers podcast series exploring how the sentient symphony of life holds the solutions we need to balance human civilization with living systems. Visit the series page to learn more. Featuring Amy Cordalis (Yurok Tribe member whose ceremony family is from Rek-woi at the mouth of the Klamath River), a devoted advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental restoration as well as a fisherwoman, attorney, and mother deeply rooted in the traditions of her people, is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group and leads efforts to support tribes in protecting their sovereignty, lands, and waters, including the historic Klamath Dam Removal project. Credits Executive Producer: Kenny Ausubel Written by: Cathy Edwards and Kenny Ausubel Producer: Cathy Edwards Senior Producer and Station Relations: Stephanie Welch Producer: Teo Grossman Associate Producer: Emily Harris Host and Consulting Producer: Neil Harvey Production Assistance: Mika Anami
In this episode Dr. Simon Ruffell joins to discuss the research on ayahuasca for PTSD. Dr. Ruffell is a psychiatrist, researcher, and student of curanderismo (Amazonian shamanism) working at the intersection of Western psychiatry, traditional plant medicine, and Indigenous knowledge systems. He is Executive Director of Onaya, Lecturer in Psychology and Psychedelics at the University of Exeter, and Chief Medical Officer of MINDS, with a focus on integrative and relational approaches to healing and consciousness. In this conversation, Dr. Ruffell explores the emerging research on ayahuasca as a treatment for PTSD, drawing on both Western scientific models and Indigenous Shipibo knowledge systems. He outlines how ayahuasca may work through mechanisms such as increased neuroplasticity, disruption of rigid predictive models, and potential epigenetic shifts related to stress and trauma, while emphasizing that these biological explanations exist alongside Indigenous understandings of "cleaning ancestral lines." Sharing preliminary findings from his ongoing research with military veterans in collaboration with Heroic Hearts Project, Dr. Ruffell discusses significant reductions in PTSD symptoms at six-month follow-up, the powerful role of community and ceremony, and the ethical complexities of studying sacred practices through Western scientific tools. He closes with a moving story of a veteran whose healing journey illustrates both the promise and the limits of psychedelic medicine when embedded in relational and cultural context. In this episode, you'll hear: Western scientific theories for how ayahuasca may alleviate PTSD How trauma-related epigenetic changes may be transmitted across generations Preliminary results from Dr. Ruffell's study of ayahuasca for veterans diagnosed with PTSD The role of community bonding and peer support among veterans in maintaining therapeutic gains Why ayahuasca research in the Amazon includes a broader plant-based healing system—not just the brew itself How Indigenous healers interpret epigenetic findings as confirmation of longstanding ancestral frameworks The ethical considerations of bringing Western measurement tools (like EEG) into sacred ceremonial contexts Quotes: "This is what I find most interesting about our research—that it is cutting edge science but at the same time, when we conduct it with indigenous healers, we get a whole new perspective on what could be happening when it comes to interpreting the results and also making decisions of what to research as well." [14:09] "According to measures of PTSD on the scales that we're looking at, over 80% of the participants that were scoring for PTSD before their ayahuasca retreats and no longer scoring for PTSD at that six month follow up. So it's not just immediately after the ayahuasca retreats. It's six months later. And that's super, super encouraging." [15:52] "When we take things to the lab, one of the reasons that we might see the effect size diminishing is because we no longer have shamanism, basically, which is exerting a huge effect." [16:55] "Traditionally what would happen is that the curandero would drink ayahuasca and the participants would just be there and the curandero would use the visions that they had with ayahuasca to look into the participants and to diagnose them. And then the healing would come through them singing their medicinal chants, which are the icaros. And then afterwards they would give them a prescription of plants or whatever it is that they needed. And sometimes the prescription would be to drink ayahuasca, but most of the time it wouldn't be. [27:18] "You can't separate like DMT, in my eyes, from the rest of the compounds in ayahuasca, from the ceremony, from the jungle. That, in my opinion, is what makes up Shipibo. Otherwise you just have a bunch of chemicals." [28:20] Links: Dr. Ruffell's website Dr. Ruffell on LinkedIn Dr. Ruffell on Instagram Onaya website Onaya Science website Onaya on LinkedIn Onaya on Instagram Previous episode: Can Ayahuasca Heal PTSD? with Former Army Ranger Jesse Gould Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui
Renee and Sandra have talked on a few shows about the difference between expanding and contracting during challenging times. In this show Renee and Sandra take this material to a deeper depth that everyone can relate to. In the times we are living in when people feel that they can't see the positive that life brings oftentimes we choose to dim our light instead of letting it flow through us like a gentle healing breeze or like a beautiful waterfall bringing beauty to all in the sacred of web of life.Join Sandra Ingerman and Renee Baribeau as they talk about the importance of not dimming our light and tools to keep shining during these deep times of learning for all of us! Follow Us ShamansTV.comSupport the show
On this episode of Destination on the Left, Juanita Marois, CEO of Métis Crossing, shares her personal experience in developing a tourism destination tied to her roots as a Métis Indigenous person from Canada. She shares in detail how the destination engages visitors by sharing what makes them special, including the experiences Métis Crossing offers—from paddling down the North Saskatchewan River in voyageur canoes to wandering historic buffalo habitats, indulging in Indigenous cuisine, and soon, relaxing at a uniquely Métis-inspired wellness spa. We also talk about collaboration and how Métis Crossing is making a positive impact for both visitors and local residents. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Juanita's personal journey as a Métis woman influenced her path from consultant to CEO of Métis Crossing Why community collaboration and inclusivity are central to the successful development of Métis Crossing The creation of immersive, cultural, and seasonal experiences that engage visitors' heads, hearts, hands, and hunger How Métis Crossing uses storytelling, land-based learning, and nature to educate visitors about Métis history, Indigenous relationships to land, and sustainability Why collaboration is key in Indigenous tourism, and how Métis Crossing works with other attractions to build itineraries How the philosophy of shared benefit guides partnerships with local government and other cultural destinations What the future holds for Métis Crossing, including innovative projects like the Sage and Spruce Indigenous spa and expanded cultural experiences that honor both Indigenous and European Métis heritage Elevating Métis Crossing as a Destination Building Métis Crossing as a premier Indigenous destination was no accident. By leading with culture and encompassing accommodation and culinary experiences, Métis Crossing provides a one-of-a-kind, immersive journey. Visitors come not just for a vacation, but also to learn about the area's history and traditions. Signature experiences include "Paddle into the Past", a river voyage retracing Métis fur trade routes, and the Wildlife Park, where guests see buffalo up close and learn about historic buffalo hunts, essential to the Métis nation's evolution. The destination engages travelers' head, heart, hands, and hunger, ensuring every visitor leaves with a deeper connection to Métis culture and the Alberta landscape. Creativity and Collaboration Developing Métis Crossing wasn't without obstacles. Juanita describes how collaboration became a creative solution and how she worked with local municipalities, the provincial government, and destination organizations to address regulatory hurdles and land-use challenges. By involving partners early and often, Métis Crossing became a model for inclusive development, proving that transformational change happens when stakeholders unite around shared goals. Infrastructure, Innovation, and Meaningful Impact From its origins as a hay field and historic homesteads, Métis Crossing now spans over 1,800 acres with restored buildings, a cultural gathering center, boutique lodge, skywatching domes, a wildlife park, and even a solar field. These fabulous offerings attract locals and visitors, and recent developments include the Sage and Spruce Indigenous spa, where both Indigenous and European wellness traditions are honored in pursuit of holistic well-being. One powerful impact is that Métis Crossing is now the region's largest employer, revitalizing a once-declining rural area. Juanita's intentional approach ensures tourism benefits residents as much as visitors, creating economic opportunities and supporting cultural revitalization. Resources: Website: https://metiscrossing.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://metiscrossing.com/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m%C3%A9tis-crossing/ Indigenous Tourism Alberta: https://indigenoustourismalberta.ca/ Destination Indigenous: https://destinationindigenous.ca/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!
Since 2008, there has been tremendous public interest in the social and ecological ramifications of the global land rush, a rapid increase of capital investment into land, especially for the establishment of agricultural and tree plantations. In Laos, the government has granted five percent of the national territory to investors as long-term land concessions since the early 2000s. Land investments, globally and in Laos, have violently and unjustly dispossessed peasants and Indigenous peoples of their life-giving land, leading to their immiseration. Yet, targeted communities have rarely accepted the theft of their land outright, often struggling to protect their land rights with varying degrees of success. How can these divergent outcomes of land control be understood? In Socializing Land: Plantations, Dispossession, and Resistance in Laos (U Hawai'i Press, 2025), Dr. Miles Kenney-Lazar addresses these questions by investigating the development of Chinese and Vietnamese pulpwood and rubber plantations on the lands of ethnic minority Brou people in eastern Savannakhet of southern Laos. He argues that land should not be viewed as a “thing” but as a set of social relationships among different groups of people. The characteristics of these ties to land play a critical role in determining if and how its use, access, and ownership change—whether land becomes the property of plantation capitalists or remains in the possession of peasant farmers. Furthermore, the book explores the contradictory role of the state, simultaneously pursuing investment-driven economic growth built upon the coercive expropriation of land while pledging to protect a limited set of peasant land rights. Highlighting the sociality of land demonstrates that land transactions are full of friction and contestation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Dawnielle Tehama wants you to know her story. Like many Indigenous people throughout North America, Dawnielle is proud of where she comes from. And as an educator and advocate in the travel industry, as well as an enrolled Modoc citizen of the Klamath Tribes, she believes that sharing Native stories through tourism can be transformational for communities and visitors alike. Dawnielle joins this episode of the podcast to discuss how groups can discover the diversity and riches of America’s Native communities — and do so in meaningful, respectful ways. She shares stories about how food can be a gateway to cultural encounters and speaks honestly about confronting difficult topics in travel. Plus, we have news about a cruise line’s dress code change and a heartfelt message for everyone in tourism who has been impacted by recent conflict and violence. Insights from Dawnielle Tehama Dawnielle had a lot of great perspective on how travel planners can find meaningful experiences with Native communities. Here's what she had to say about the importance of authenticity: “We're tasked with trying to help the traveler identify how to have a culturally authentic, non-performative experience. We don't want to just say, ‘Hey, put on this costume and do this thing for a group’ when it's actually regalia and it's something that's very near and dear to us. And often there's a story, there's ceremony, there's a purpose for everything that we're doing.” Plus, she had great perspectives on: How tourism can uplift Indigenous communities How to make sure your visit makes a positive economic impact Finding the best sources of information and expertise in Native areas Resources Mentioned in This Episode Learn more about the American Indigenous Tourism Association at americanindigenoustourism.org and discover the association’s map and other resources at destinationnativeamerica.com. Follow Dawnielle Tehama on LinkedIn. Browse our collection of over 250 group tour itineraries at grouptravelleader.com/itinerary-listings. Key Moments From This Episode 1:39 — Travel News: Norwegian changes its dining dress code 2:55 — Road Tip: A one-touch tool for creating travel videos 6:59 — News From Us: The world's best itinerary collection 12:03 — The wide world of Indigenous travel experiences 15:34 — Finding authentic encounters with Native communities 19:00 — The best sources for info on visiting Native groups 20:40 — Encountering Indigenous cultures through food 26:20 — Dealing with dark moments in Native history 33:00 — How tourism can uplift Indigenous communities 35:40 — Contributing economically to Native artists and entrepreneurs 51:48 — A heartfelt message to tourism's hurting community Watch the Full Interview See the full interview with Dawnielle on our YouTube channel. Thanks to our sponsor Louisville Tourism for making this episode possible. Learn more about group travel to the Bourbon City at gotolouisville.com/travel-professionals. About the Podcast Gather and Go with Brian Jewell is a tourism industry podcast that helps group travel leaders plan, promote and lead better trips. There are also tips and insights for destination marketers and others who support the tourism trade. Each episode reaches thousands of professional tour operators, travel agents and the volunteer group leaders they serve. The audience also includes destination museum leaders, church travel leaders and other tourism enthusiasts around the world. Each show includes an interview with a smart travel pro or an insightful person from outside tourism who’s expertise can help make travel businesses better. You’ll also hear travel news, road tips and more. New episodes are released about twice monthly. You can find Gather and Go wherever your listen to podcasts or subscribe by email.
Since 2008, there has been tremendous public interest in the social and ecological ramifications of the global land rush, a rapid increase of capital investment into land, especially for the establishment of agricultural and tree plantations. In Laos, the government has granted five percent of the national territory to investors as long-term land concessions since the early 2000s. Land investments, globally and in Laos, have violently and unjustly dispossessed peasants and Indigenous peoples of their life-giving land, leading to their immiseration. Yet, targeted communities have rarely accepted the theft of their land outright, often struggling to protect their land rights with varying degrees of success. How can these divergent outcomes of land control be understood? In Socializing Land: Plantations, Dispossession, and Resistance in Laos (U Hawai'i Press, 2025), Dr. Miles Kenney-Lazar addresses these questions by investigating the development of Chinese and Vietnamese pulpwood and rubber plantations on the lands of ethnic minority Brou people in eastern Savannakhet of southern Laos. He argues that land should not be viewed as a “thing” but as a set of social relationships among different groups of people. The characteristics of these ties to land play a critical role in determining if and how its use, access, and ownership change—whether land becomes the property of plantation capitalists or remains in the possession of peasant farmers. Furthermore, the book explores the contradictory role of the state, simultaneously pursuing investment-driven economic growth built upon the coercive expropriation of land while pledging to protect a limited set of peasant land rights. Highlighting the sociality of land demonstrates that land transactions are full of friction and contestation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies
In this powerful livestream, Kara explores the intense global energy surrounding the March 3 total lunar eclipse and the 3:3 portal, and what it means for our collective consciousness. We are living through extraordinary times. From escalating conflict in the Middle East to widespread cultural and financial instability, many are feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or energetically destabilized. Kara shares reflections on eclipse season, prophetic cycles referenced across indigenous traditions and the Book of Revelation, and the deeper spiritual meaning behind systems appearing to crumble. Rather than remaining in consumer mode or getting lost in chaotic narratives, this episode invites you into conscious creatorship. You'll learn how to: • Understand eclipse energy and collective amplification • Recognize distraction cycles during times of systemic exposure • Align with the highest timeline for you and your family • Anchor 100% pure Source light into physical reality • Move from overwhelm into empowered conscious creation This is a reminder that you are not powerless. Your imagination, your intention, and your connection to higher consciousness are profound tools during times of transformation. As structures shift, we are called to soften the crown, open to divine guidance, and anchor light intentionally into this world. Join me in choosing the highest timeline. Subscribe for frequent livestreams and conversations on spiritual awakening, ascension, multidimensional consciousness, and navigating global change with sovereignty and clarity. Explore more at https://www.karagoodwin.com Listen to the Soul Elevation podcast on all major platforms. https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com/follow –––––––––––––– IN THIS EPISODE • March 3 total lunar eclipse and 3:3 portal energy • Eclipse season intensity and amplified collective emotion • War energy and global instability • Distraction cycles and media consumption awareness • Prophecies about collapsing systems • Indigenous wisdom and consciousness shifts • Moving from consumer mode into creatorship • Anchoring the highest timeline through intention ––––––––––––––
Don't miss out on an evening celebration of a philanthropic milestone and the exploration of an increasingly important development in the Arctic. Today, we are witnessing the emergence of a new ocean. For almost all of human history, the Arctic Ocean has been a frozen sea dominated by sea ice whose properties include the ability to reflect sunlight. It has played an essential role in regulating the climate well beyond the Arctic. Simply put, it has long served as Earth's air conditioner. The changes in the Arctic Ocean are affecting many sectors, including global climate, of course, as well as conservation and environmental preservation, fisheries and aquaculture, other sea life, navigation, trade, tourism, renewable energy, marine biotech, green tech, vegetation, digital connectivity and infrastructure, and the 4 million people in five countries who live along the Arctic Ocean coastline including Indigenous peoples and their cultures. As the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation concludes its 25th year, we invite you to participate in a fascinating discussion on emerging conservation opportunities in the Arctic. Join leading conservationists Louie Porta and Enric Sala for an exclusive film screening and in-depth discussion about this rapidly changing ocean. Enric Sala is a National Geographic Explorer and director of Pristine Seas, a project that combines exploration, research, filmmaking, economics and policy—working with local communities, Indigenous peoples and governments to protect vital places in the ocean. Louie Porta is the program director of the Arctic Ocean Initiative at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming. This program is presented by Commonwealth Club World Affairs, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and National Geographic Pristine Seas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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