Shannon O'Loughlin

Shannon O'Loughlin, the Executive Director of the Association on American Indian Affairs and a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, dives into the ongoing impacts of colonization on Native Americans. She discusses landmark Supreme Court cases that shaped Indigenous rights and the complex nature of Native identity beyond bloodlines. The conversation also tackles cultural sensitivity, the repatriation of ancestral remains, and the critical need for accurate representation of Native narratives in contemporary society. It's a powerful call for recognition and respect for Indigenous heritage.