Challenging Colonialism

This recording is from the first half of a panel entitled “Telling the Truth of the California Missions,” which was part of the Telling and Teaching the Truth of the California Missions event, held on August 27, 2021, preceding the Mission Bell removal. Moderator Merri Lopez- Keifer (San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians) introduced the speakers. She is Senior Advisor to the Tribal Council San Luis...

s01e03 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Removing Dams and Restoring Salmon Dams, deemed Weapons of Mass Destruction by Chief Caleen Sisk, have devastated Salmon populations and the communities whose histories have been in relationship with Salmon since time immemorial. Compiled into one full episode examining the negative environmental and cultural impact of dams, Challenging Colonialism highlights th...

In the final part of a four-part episode, we continue to examine the negative environmental and cultural impact of dams, and the Indigenous-led movement to remove them. These dams, deemed as Weapons of Mass Destruction by Chief Caleen Sisk, have devastated Salmon populations and the communities whose histories have been in relationship with Salmon since time immemorial. Part IV ends this extended...

Part III gives context to the larger California water system--and its boosters, defenders, and profiteers. Interviewees for Part III: Brittani Orona (Hoopa Valley Tribe) Ron Reed (Karuk) Dr. Beth Rose Middleton Manning Sheridan Enomoto Tina Calderon (Gabrieliño-Tongva and Chumash) Joe Calderon (Tongva/Chumash Credits: Audio engineering and editing by Daniel Stonebloom; All interviews conducted and...

Part two of a four-part episode outlines dams as a colonial project, and centers Indigenous science in the historical and ongoing indigenous resistance to eco-genocide. Interviewees for s01e03 p. II: Chief Caleen Sisk (Winnemem Wintu) Brittani Orona (Hoopa Valley Tribe) Ron Reed (Karuk) Dr. Beth Rose Middleton Manning Sheridan Enomoto Marc Dadigan & Craig Tucker Credits: Audio engineering and...

In part one of a four part episode, we examine the negative environmental and cultural impact of hydroelectric dams, and the Indigenous-led movement to remove them. This episode explores the Indigenous-led movement to restore salmon in California rivers through dam removal. These dams, deemed Weapons of Mass Destruction by Winnemem Wintu Chief Caleen Sisk, have devastated salmon populations--and t...

This episode examines the San Francisco Bay Area mounded monuments known today as the Shellmounds. These sacred sites have long histories stretching back thousands of years, but are under threat by ongoing development projects. This episode explores the history and significance of these monuments, as well as the Indigenous-led fight to protect them. Challenging Colonialism in California is produce...

This recording is the opening conversation entitled “Uncovering Difficult Histories at Santa Cruz Mission,” which was part of the Telling and Teaching the Truth of the California Missions event, held on August 27, 2021, preceding the Mission Bell removal. This opening conversation started with comments by Amah Mutsun Tribal Chair, Valentin Lopez, followed by Dr. Martin Rizzo-Martinez, State Park H...

Episode 1 of a new podcast amplifying indigenous voices and providing context for contemporary events in California. This episode discusses the El Camino Real bells & Mission bells, their impact and legacy, and the movement for their removal. 30 minutes. Please leave your feedback, suggestions, reviews, and include ideas for future episodes. Please share and promote the podcast in your network...