Resistance Radio with John and Regan

A short story I read many years ago in K-12 haunts me now as mass shootings have become a part of daily life. Or death.

Some white supremacists wield power with a pen.

Sorry but this one gets an F. Nothing new or revealing, just some early superficial reduced numbers, lots of "cultural assimilation and more commitment to language revitalization. No talk of land restoration or recognizing our autonomy and distinction.

Leon Siu makes a return visit to update us on the fight to restore the Hawaiian Kingdom, including the fight for Mauna Kea.

Photo ops, public comment hearings and political appointments are NOT a  seat at the table. "Consultation" is NOT consent. The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples calls for "free, prior and informed consent" on matters by the state affecting Native people; NOT just checking a box in a rigged process.

Brad Gallant joins me to discuss his strategy in Canada to fight the mascot issue.

On the the Pope's apology for the Doctrine of Christian Discovery? APOLOGY NOT ACCEPTED! As for Deb Haaland? We are still waiting for that seat at the table. Please prove me wrong and do the right thing on this Seneca gaming dispute with NYS.

Many words placed on us have specific meaning even if we don't use them that way. "Indigenous Peoples" is an expression framed in colonialism and for some it means the descendants of the people who predate colonialism. But I am NOT just a descendant of those original people; I am of one of those original people.

Governor Kathy Hochul extorted half a billion dollars out of the Seneca Nation by freezing all its bank accounts, affecting the livelihoods of every Seneca and every employee, vendor and contractor. She literally strangled the second largest employer in WNY for a ransom payment that she plans to use for the new Buffalo Bills stadium.

Kevin Prego joins me to talk about the services provided by the New York Indian Council.