Island nations have produced the least carbon dioxide emissions, but are paying the greatest price for global warming as they face inundation and obliteration. Yet many in wealthy continental countries know little about them or their plight. Scholar and environmental journalist Christina Gerhardt discusses the circumstances of islands surrounded by a rising sea, many made … Continued
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On tonight’s Full Circle:
We commemorate 530 years of resistance to colonization by indigenous people of this Turtle Island
You’ll hear commentary on what the ‘Thanksgiving Day’ holiday means to indigenous people
You’ll hear sounds from the International Indian Treaty Council’s 43rd Annual Indigenous People’s Day Thanksgiving sunrise ceremony from Alcatraz
Indigenous Communities exemplify diverse and vibrant cultures, and also face unique historical and contemporary realities of colonialism, dispossession, and oppression. In this episode, we hear from a luminary social worker and professor about both the trauma faced by Indigenous individuals and communities, as well as the resilience and strength present in those communities. Host David … Continued
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Hard Knock Radio presents, Things-Taken: The Annual UnThanksgiving Remembrance Mix. On today’s show we present Things-Taken Remixed, our annual UnThanksgiving remembrance, featuring the voices of John Trudell, and Leonard Peltier and Wilma Mankiller. For more information about Leonard Peltier, check out these websites. AmnestyUSA International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
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On today’s show we’ll look at the film, TAKING ALCATRAZ. The film explores the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island as told by principal organizer, Adam Fortunate Eagle. The story unfolds through Fortunate Eagle’s remembrances, archival footage and photographs. Also appearing in the film is John Trudell, LaNada … Continued
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We speak with Jovanna Garcia, Maria Luisa Mendonca organizers, two grassroots activists about the fires in Brazil. They provide us with an indigenous perspective on things. Later we speak with a professor in Brazil about the ongoing fires.
