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)
Read More
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97: White Supremacy, "The Great Replacement," and Gun Violence
October 26, 2020 -
89: Suicide, Gender, and Firearms
September 30, 2020 -
87: Decolonizing the Vote With Christine Nobiss
September 30, 2020 -
44: The World Turned Upside Down
February 10, 2020 -
7: What Are Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)?
October 14, 2019
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