Ep 40 Chunka Luta Podcast Cross-Upload: New Directions
Dec 18, 2023
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Podcast discusses new directions and expansion of Bands of Turtle Island. Topics include transcending boundaries for indigenous land back, the red road, colonialism turned inward, exploring the Black Hills, road trip woes, travel experiences and significance of locations, journey through storms, reflections on Sundance and cultural exchange, concept of 'land back' and personal experiences, working on a project, challenges with drainage, housing, and cultural preservation, building a buffalo prairie and restoring control, a humorous car incident, challenging tradition and perspective, repetitive phrases and nonsensical words.
The podcast highlights the openness and eagerness of the Pine Ridge Reservation community to engage in cultural exchange and learn about different cultural experiences.
The close-knit and resilient nature of the community is evident, with a strong sense of place and connection to the land.
The willingness of the community to collaborate and work together in achieving common goals is observed.
The episode emphasizes the importance of building relationships and connections, both within the community and with outside supporters, to address challenges and build a stronger community.
Deep dives
Connecting to Culture
The experience at the Pine Ridge Reservation prompted a reflection on one's own cultural heritage and a desire to reconnect with it by learning about songs and traditions. The openness of the community to cultural exchange and the excitement to learn about different cultural experiences was noted.
Land Back and Cultural Exchange
The concept of 'Land Back' resonated with those at the reservation, and an eagerness was observed to add to the diverse cultures already present. The willingness to engage in a cultural exchange and the curiosity about different languages, ceremonies, and experiences was evident.
Observing Community Resilience
The close-knit and resilient nature of the community was apparent, with a strong sense of place and connection to the land. The intense thunderstorms experienced during the visit also underscored the community's ability to weather challenges together and support one another.
Hands-on Contribution
While at the reservation, time was spent assisting with practical tasks such as putting up arbor posts and trees. The willingness of the community to collaborate and work together in achieving common goals was observed.
Witnessing the Communal Spirit
The podcast episode delves into the communal spirit and sense of community experienced during the Sundance trip. It highlights the warm and welcoming nature of the people, their willingness to share resources and support one another. The episode emphasizes the importance of building relationships and connections, both within the community and with outside supporters. It also touches upon the need for solidarity and assistance in meeting the material needs of the community, such as housing, infrastructure, and food sovereignty.
Reflecting on the Failure of the Left
The podcast episode discusses the failure of the left, particularly during times of spontaneous uprisings and resistance, such as the Black Lives Matter protests. It critiques the lack of organization and mobilization within the white leftist movement, highlighting the importance of building bridges and alliances with marginalized communities to effectively challenge oppressive systems. The episode stresses the need for the left to study and understand the realities and material conditions of the most affected communities to provide meaningful and impactful support.
Addressing Challenges and Future Plans
The podcast episode delves into the various challenges and needs identified on the reservation, such as infrastructure issues, lack of resources, inadequate housing, and underprivileged children. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these challenges to preserve cultural traditions, support families, and build a stronger community. The episode also highlights the plans for future projects, such as establishing a kids kitchen, developing a buffalo prairie, and promoting food sovereignty. It calls for support and collaboration to create positive change on the reservation.
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We are far more than a podcast and I hope this episode explains the New Directions we are headed. I hope you all can understand the hiatuses, and inconsistency, and I hope now that there is an entire org backing this patreon; we can expand and remain consistent. Be sure to check out our social medias or become a monthly sustainer at linktr.ee/chunkalutanetwork
This will be the official episode 1 of the public Chunka Luta Podcast sorry it basically took all year to get to this point, but I promise the wait has been worth it. We are expanding the scope of the project, and looking to build something that can withstand the test of time, and more importantly repression. We also have a new fundraiser we are asking everyone to share and spare a dollar to: https://gofund.me/ec867cfc we believe this is the way to radicalize your friends and family toward decolonization in this crucial period. Please reach out and please learn. I hope we can provide an in depth podcast on the networks many facets, and the history we owe our origins to.
The Show will continue on the Chunka Luta Feed to keep track of analytics better and this released a few days earlier on this feed then the new public feed. Remember the patreon is where you can get all episodes even earlier! https://www.patreon.com/ChunkaLutaNetwork
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