Indian boarding/residential schools
The eyes of the future are looking back at us
There is a native concept of considering what the effects of decisions made today will be on seven generations into the future. The following quotation makes a two-way connection between us and futureContinue reading “The eyes of the future are looking back at us”
Mutual Aid stories
For the past week I’ve been thinking and praying a lot about Mutual Aid in preparation for a discussion we plan to have at my Quaker meeting tomorrow. As I have nearly everyContinue reading “Mutual Aid stories”
More notes on Mutual Aid
I’ve been preparing for a discussion my Quaker meeting will have this weekend about Mutual Aid. At the end of this is a table of posts I’ve been writing to help me organizeContinue reading “More notes on Mutual Aid”
New Year 2022
I’m concerned to see little progress toward solutions for the myriad of problems we face. Especially with accelerating environmental chaos. We’re paralyzed in the face of so many complex problems. Disheartened because nothingContinue reading “New Year 2022”
Deadman
Logan Staats’ beautiful new song, “Deadman” is another example of the power of art to call attention to injustice. The track comes alongside a visual accompaniment partially shot at the site of aContinue reading “Deadman”
COP26 Not Nearly Enough
I’ve followed the work of Chase Iron Eyes and the Lakota People’s Law Project for years. He was involved in the Dakota Access pipeline struggle at Standing Rock, including begin arrested there. InContinue reading “COP26 Not Nearly Enough”
Truth and healing coalition
Yesterday at my Quaker meeting, Bear Creek Friends near Earlham, Iowa, we continued discussions related to Quakers and our relations with Native peoples generally, and those we know personally. There was deep sharingContinue reading “Truth and healing coalition”
Spiritual basis of justice work
This morning my Quaker meeting will continue to discuss our work for peace and justice. In preparation, I’ve been praying about the spiritual basis of justice work. Quakers have a long history ofContinue reading “Spiritual basis of justice work”
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Following are some articles about forced assimilation found on Quakers, social justice and revolution. https://jeffkisling.com/
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