Native and Indigenous communities in the US have long borne the pain of gun violence, from mass shootings to high rates of suicide, firearms used in gender-based violence, and police violence. Yet, many in these communities find themselves cut off from the democratic processes and a larger public awareness that would allow them to bring about changes necessary for basic public safety. To unpack a long history of mistreatment, firearms, and disenfranchisement, hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Christine Sikowis Nobisss (Plains Cree/Saulteaux, George Gordon First Nation), a Decolonizer and a current co-chair and founder with Great Plains Action Society, President of Brady Kris Brown, and Sarina Sharma-Welsh, a San Diego Team Enough chapter member.

Mentioned in this podcast:

• Gun Violence Has a Major Impact on Native Communities in the United States (Teen Vogue)
• Pine Ridge Suicides Highlight Stresses on Native American Youth (Youth Today)
• Gang Violence Grows on an Indian Reservation (New York Times)
• 4 out of 5 of our Native women are affected by violence today (Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women)
• How to Make Voting Matter (Great Plains Action Society)