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We are honored and excited that Steven Newcomb, author of Pagans in the Promised Land, and Shawna Bluestar Newcomb, his daughter, will join our discussion following the screening! This book is the basis for the film we will be screening, The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code.
Why NOW? We will look at why the work of Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery is essential in this moment. As we collectively face multiple crises, we know that the Doctrine of Discovery, which theologically supported theft of land and genocide of Indigenous Peoples, is as alive as ever. We see this in the threat to Mashpee Wampanoag sovereignty and the ongoing struggle of Water and Land Protectors, including the Unist'ot'en, as oil workers on pipelines are declared "essential workers". The crisis of pandemic is being used to cover the egregious perpetuation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
As people of conscience, we will not let this slip by unnoticed! We know that now as much as ever, the work of Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery is crucial and are actively seeking to engage a broad audience in this introductory conversation. Join us on Sunday May 3rd from 1:00-3:30pm PST for a screening of the movie The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code based on the book Pagans in the Promised Land. This important film is considered a landmark documentary, based on thirty years of research.
The screening will be followed by a presentation and discussion with Steven Newcomb, Shawnee, Lenape scholar and co-founder and co-director of the Indigenous Law Institute, Shawna Bluestar Newcomb, Shawnee, Lenape visionary speaker, coach, consultant, intuitive healer & spiritual guide; Deb Cruz, F/AIN (First/American Indian Nations) Issue Lead with JUUstice Washington, and Jonathan Neufeld from Seattle Mennonites, both working on efforts deeply related to the work of Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery regionally and nationally.
This screening and discussion are really just an introduction, and we hope that everyone watching will be activated and inspired to get involved! Our Gathering will end with action steps and ways you can get engaged.
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