Episode 32: Dr. Alex Red Corn, Part Two

Human Rights Education Now!

In Episode 32, Dr. Alex Red Corn discusses leadership programs in Indian education in the Western US and the need for such programs in states east of the Mississippi. Next, he expands on the lack of knowledge among the public about federally recognized tribes. Alex then describes conflicts emerging from ignorance of tribal sovereignty, and the role of treaties between tribes and the US government when addressing Indian rights. He goes on to explain connections between Indian rights in the US and Indigenous Peoples across the globe, including collaborations across boundaries in the field of Indigenous studies. Alex then discusses the Maori work in education, and the continuing impact of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples. Next, he discusses the importance of strategic decision making by Indigenous Peoples to combat oppression and sustain native resistance. Alex emphasizes the power of education to address human rights abuses against Indigenous tribes and Indigenous Peoples. He then shares how critical thinking about federal policies is essential. Alex concludes by describing influential role models and key quotes he is inspired by.

Topics discussed:

• Leadership programs in Indigenous education
• Lack of knowledge among public about federally recognized tribes
• Conflicts emerging from ignorance of tribal sovereignty
• Role of treaties between tribes and US government
• Connections between Indian rights in US and Indigenous Peoples across globe
• Collaborations in the field of Indigenous studies
• Maori work in education
• Continuing impact of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples
• Importance of strategic decision making by Indigenous Peoples to sustain native resistance
• Power of education to address human rights abuses against Indian tribes

Full topic listing available for PDF download HERE.

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Introduction and Closing Music Credit: “Awakening-Spring” by Ketsa, from the Album Night Vision. Available at the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/night-vision/awakening-spring/

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