Guest Beth Brownfield speaks about the process of her remarkable life over 80 years and how she was shaped as a young person to become the grandmother and civic activist that she is today.

Host Joy Gilfilen has been learning from Beth about the Doctrine of Discoveries, the Reservation Schools and how this ties back to her ancestral heritage. Wisdom comes with the lived experience of learning the stories about how three of her Grandmothers were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials; the early military and slavery influences of her family impacted how she engaged in civics, education, business and more.

Beth has been significant locally in supporting the Lummi Nation,🛶Canoe Journeys, the Totem Journeys, the recognition that the indigenous peoples are the 1st peoples of this continent and the early heritage wisdom of what we now call the United States of America - a corporation.

On October 25th, President Biden made a significant step towards healing our communities by formally apologizing for the U.S. government's role in the Indian boarding school era. In light of this historic moment, Joy realized that her interview with Patricia Anne Davis earlier this year was perfect to replay. Patricia, an honored Choctaw-Navajo elder, talks about The Betrayal and Origin Story.

This powerful matriarch shares her life's work in understanding the prison industrial complex and her insights on justice, violence, and the lasting impact of colonization. She talks about the root causes of systemic failures, and her Five Steps for moving towards a more just future.

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#155 iChange Justice Podcast

Host: Joy Gilfilen

Guest: Loree Boyd, Author and Documentary Filmmaker

Join us for a powerful conversation with Loree Boyd as she shares the inspiring story of her mother, Silversong, an American Indian elder. Learn how Silversong's journey intertwines with the legacy of Irene Morgan, the founder of the Restorative CommUnity Coalition.

We'll delve into the historical context, exploring the genocide of Native children in Canadian Reservation Schools and how it connects to the Doctrine of Discovery and the formation of the US Constitution.

Our Key Topics:

The importance of defining terms and understanding ancient and recent history

The interconnectedness of events throughout time

The significance of the Doctrine of Discovery in shaping our legal framework

The value of reading complete books and listening to understand the "law of the land" discussions

Don't miss this thought-provoking episode as we explore the profound impact of historical injustices and the ongoing quest for justice and reconciliation.