It Could Happen Here CZM Rewind: Indigenous Peoples Day
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Oct 13, 2025 Daliyah Killsback, a Northern Cheyenne tribal member and expert in federal Indian policy, dives deep into the troubling history of U.S. federal Indian policies. She explains the importance of Indigenous Peoples Day and the doctrine of discovery's legal implications. Daliyah also discusses the Removal Period, the impact of the Dawes Act, and today’s self-determination era. The conversation pivots to the Land Back movement, emphasizing its significance and how non-Indigenous people can support tribal rights. A must-listen for understanding Indigenous struggles today!
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Why Indigenous Peoples Day Matters
- Indigenous Peoples Day replaces Columbus Day to recognize Indigenous histories and atrocities committed by Columbus.
- The doctrine of discovery underpins settler claims by declaring indigenous peoples "incompetent" to hold legal title to land.
Settler Colonialism Versus Colonialism
- Settler colonialism differs from colonialism by aiming to replace Indigenous peoples and stay on the land.
- It requires de-territorialization and often genocidal strategies to establish settler sovereignty.
Doctrine Of Discovery Explained
- The doctrine of discovery legally gave European nations title over American soil and later to the U.S.
- It framed Native nations as occupants lacking full property rights and requiring a federal "guardian."