The Red Nation Podcast
The Red Nation
The Red Nation Podcast features discussions on Indigenous history, politics, and culture from a left perspective. Hosted by Nick Estes and Jen Marley with help from our friend and comrade Sina. The Red Nation Podcast is also the home of Red Power Hour, hosted by Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz.
Our show is entirely supported by our patrons on Patreon, support the show and get access to bonus content and other patron exclusive benefits here: Patreon.com/redmediapr
Website: therednation.org
Follow the hosts on Twitter @nickwestes and @JenMarley1680 and the Red Nation @The_Red_Nation.
Theme song: "Dead Horse" by Weedrat https://weedrat.bandcamp.com/
Our show is entirely supported by our patrons on Patreon, support the show and get access to bonus content and other patron exclusive benefits here: Patreon.com/redmediapr
Website: therednation.org
Follow the hosts on Twitter @nickwestes and @JenMarley1680 and the Red Nation @The_Red_Nation.
Theme song: "Dead Horse" by Weedrat https://weedrat.bandcamp.com/
Episodes
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Aug 16, 2021 • 1h 16min
We Didn't Start the Fire
Red Power Hour is back! The Red Nation podcast co-host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) joins RPH co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie to discuss this long hot summer of climate catastrophe and political backlash against last year's uprising. Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 36min
Pueblo Revolt Day w/ Beata Tsosi-Peña
Tewa organizer, poet, and doula Beata Tsosi-Peña (@BeataTsosiePena) talks about becoming aware of nuclear colonialism in her homelands, food and seed sovereignty, land remediation, and pueblo solidarity with Land grant communities. Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Aug 10, 2021 • 23min
What do I write about? w/ Joseph Marshall III
In this keynote address to the Oak Lake Writers' Society, Joseph Marshall III explores the issues and concerns of tribal writers, regarding subject matter, genre, and the ever-present "who gets to speak for whom." Link to video For more information, visit https://www.oaklakewriterssociety.com/
Aug 9, 2021 • 39min
Do rivers have rights? w/ Faith Spotted Eagle
Ihanktonwan Dakota elder Faith Spotted Eagle talks about the history of Mnisose, the Missouri River, and what it means to be a Water Protector of the Missouri River bio-region. Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Aug 2, 2021 • 1h 10min
Boarding school stories w/ Mary Annette Pember
Ojibwe journalist Mary Annette Pember (@mapember) talks about deep family histories of Native boarding schools. Resources on boarding school trauma and healing: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.187/ee8.a33.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Trauma-Resources-Doc_2021.pdf Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jul 28, 2021 • 32min
Line 3 and Red Lake Treaty Camp w/ Sasha Beaulieu
Sasha Beaulieu, Red Lake Nation's Tribal Monitor, talks about the Line 3 struggle. The day after this was filmed, Enbridge moved the drill to the river. Urgent action is needed. Here's how you can help: Support: https://www.stopline3.org/news/redlakecamp-needsyou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redlaketreatycamp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redlaketreatycamp/
Jul 26, 2021 • 38min
In Memory of Haunani-Kay Trask
Haunani-Kay Trask was the leader of the modern Hawaiian sovereignty movement. Introduction by Uahikea Maile (@uahikea) Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jul 19, 2021 • 1h 18min
Just Keep Driving, Nathan!
Red Power Hour is back! Melodie Meyer joins RPH co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie to discuss Rutherford Falls, a new TV show with an Indigenous angle. Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 5min
American Indian boarding schools w/ Denise Lajimodiere
Anishnaabe artist and scholar Denise Lajimodiere (@DLajimodiere) discusses the history US Indian boarding schools and their enduring legacies. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YoutTube channel. Resources on boarding school trauma and healing: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.187/ee8.a33.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Trauma-Resources-Doc_2021.pdf Check out Denise's work: https://www.deniselajimodiere.com Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jul 5, 2021 • 1h 11min
No Apologies, Land Back
Red Power Hour is back! The Red Nation podcast host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) joins RPH co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie to discuss justice for boarding and residential schools. Link to boarding school survivor help: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/self-care-resources/ Link to Nick's story about Carlisle: https://www.hcn.org/issues/51.17/indigenous-affairs-the-us-stole-generations-of-indigenous-children-to-open-the-west Link to Nick's editorial about St. Joseph Indian School: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/30/my-relatives-went-to-a-catholic-school-for-native-children-it-was-a-place-of-horrors Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
