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Abstract

Live from the Skanoñh Great Law of Peace Center, elders, scholars, and activists connect the Doctrine of Discovery, Jesuit histories, and ongoing #NoKings protests to the fight for Indigenous sovereignty and environmental repair.

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Special Episode #

This live recording of The Doctrine of Christian Discovery, The Jesuits, and Laudato si: Defending Mother Earth (June 14, 2025) coincided with the #NoKings protests. Speakers connect the Doctrine of Discovery, Jesuit roles in colonization, and the need for land return, language revitalization, and food sovereignty to heal people and planet.

Outline #

• Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address frames gratitude and responsibility to creation
• Seven generations ethic and the Great Tree of Peace at Onondaga Lake
• Environmental justice as Indigenous sovereignty; return land to restore ecosystems
• Colonial institutions displaced Indigenous knowledge; climate change is the compound effect
• Academic and Jesuit institutions must confront their colonial histories and pursue repair

Guest List #

• Jake Haiwhagai’i Edwards
• Faithkeeper Oren Lyons
• Philip P. Arnold
• Sandy Bigtree
• Christiana Zenner
• Kimberly Carfore
• Richard J. Callahan, Jr.

Additional Resources #

• The Thanksgiving Address
  • Order from The Tracking Project
• The Skä·noñh—Great Law of Peace Center
• The Indigenous Values Initiative

Credits #

• Music: Onondaga Social Dance songs performed by Orris Edwards and Regis Cook
• Producers: Jordan Loewen-Colón, Adam DJ Brett
• Show notes: Adam DJ Brett

Citation #

Philip P. Arnold and Sandra Bigtree, "S06E01: Defending Mother Earth from The Doctrine of Christian Discovery #NoKings: A conversation at the Skanonh Great Law of Peace Center," Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery (Podcast), May 19, 2025. https://podcast.doctrineofdiscovery.org/season6/episode-01/.