BONUS: Drill, Baby, Drill! The Impact of Trump's Agenda on Native Lands

BONUS: Drill, Baby, Drill! The Impact of Trump's Agenda on Native Lands

Author: Liam Heffernan March 8, 2025 Duration: 8:40

In this week's bonus episode, we’re diving into the impact of American Indian Boarding Schools and the ongoing challenges faced by Native communities in light of recent political shifts.

It’s a real gut-wrencher, but we’re here with Jacqueline Fierce Siegel about the fallout from these schools and the alarming direction some policies are taking under the current administration. Spoiler alert: there’s a lot of concern in Indian country about how these changes might affect sovereignty and rights.

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Special guest for this episode:

  • Jacqueline Fear-Segal, Professor of American and Indigenous Histories at the University of East Anglia

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Highlights from this episode:

  • This bonus episode dives deep into the impact of American Indian Boarding Schools, a truly heartbreaking chapter in history.
  • We had an enlightening discussion with Jacqueline Fierce Siegel about the alarming political climate for Native American communities.
  • The episode emphasizes the ongoing struggles for sovereignty and rights faced by Native Americans in today's political landscape.
  • Listeners are encouraged to explore more about Native American history and its implications in contemporary society.
  • The conversation touches on the surprising political choices of some Native Americans during recent elections and its complex implications.
  • The discussion highlights the urgent need for respect towards Native communities and their resources, especially under current environmental policies.

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Additional Resources:

Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes | News | cherokeephoenix.org

Biden apologizes to Native Americans for abusive government-funded boarding schools | CNN Politics

The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous Foundation

Historian: American Indian Boarding Schools and Their Impact | TIME

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