The Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Podcast

Anabaptist World and The Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition
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In this podcast, an Indigenous woman and a white settler woman — both Anabaptists — uncover the deep structure of colonization that systematically deprives Indigenous Peoples of their human rights today. This deep structure — called the Doctrine of Discovery— is rooted in church doctrines that originated in the15th century and that still justify current laws and policies that justify the removal of land from Indigenous Peoples. Together, Sarah Augustine and Sheri Hostetler started a coalition of Anabaptist people of faith that seek to dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. Sarah is an activist and scholar, the descendant of the Tewa People, and a displaced person. Sheri is a Mennonite pastor in San Francisco and an activist.

  1. Sep 2

    Episode 51: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 7 - Tyson Yunkaporta

    Tyson Yunkaporta is an academic, arts critic, researcher, and member of the Apalech Clan in far north Queensland. He is the author of “Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World”, winner of the Small Publishers’ Adult Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards and the Ansari Institute’s Randa and Sherif Nasr Book Prize on Religion & the World, awarded to an author who explores global issues using Indigenous perspectives. He carves traditional tools and weapons and also works as a senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges at Deakin University in Melbourne. He lives in Melbourne, Australia. Show Notes Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World Speaker Series on YouTube Speaker Series on the Coalition to Dismantle website

    Episode 51: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 7 - Tyson Yunkaporta

  2. Aug 4

    Episode 50: Episode 1 - Working Towards Shalom - Interview with Laurens van Esch

    In this episode Sarah and Sheri talk with Laurens van Esch about St. Stephens University’s (SSU) Certificate in Reconciliation Studies program. This program was designed to equip settlers to live into relations of peace and friendship, and to take seriously the work of reconciliation. Learn more about this one of a kind theological program at the links below. Originally from the Netherlands, Dr. Laurens van Esch teaches history and political philosophy at St. Stephen's University, on the homeland of the Peskotomuhkati Nation in New Brunswick, Canada. Over the years, he has participated in various forms of Indigenous solidarity efforts through organizations such as Community Peacemaker Teams, Mennonite Church Canada, and the Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers). At St. Stephen's University, he currently serves as co-director of the Centre for Reconciliation Studies, which seeks to equip non-Indigenous people to commit to an ongoing process of reconciliation as invited by the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Laurens loves to reflect on how the study of the past relates to the pursuit of justice in the present, and is particularly interested in the power of story, religion, and commemorative practices within emancipatory social movements. Show notes: St. Stephen’s University Certificate in Reconciliation Studies Program website: www.ssu.ca/certificate-in-reconciliation-studies Application page: www.ssu.ca/application Check out our online monthly trainings: tinyurl.com/Trainings2026 Sarah’s and my book: So That We and Our Children May Live: Following Jesus in Confronting the Climate Crisis Sarah’s and my Substack: So That We and Our Children May Live You can follow the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery on Instagram (@coalitiontodismantle) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dismantlediscovery)

    Episode 50: Episode 1 - Working Towards Shalom - Interview with Laurens van Esch

  3. Jul 16

    Episode 49: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 6 – Diane Schenandoah

    Born on Onondaga Nation territory, and the homelands of her father, Diane Schenandoah holds the responsibility of Faithkeeper for the Oneida Nation. She was born into the Wolf Clan and her mother, Maisie, was a Wolf Clan Mother for Oneida Nation. As a young woman, with the support of her artistic family, she pursued her love of the arts at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in ABQ, NM and later the prestigious Institute of American Indian Arts/Santa Fe, where she was mentored by Chiricahua Apache sculptor Allan Houser/Haozous. In addition to being an artist and a leader within her family, Clan, community, and Nation, Diane currently serves as Honwadiyenawa’sek (One Who Helps Them) at the Barnes Center at the Arch, Syracuse University, supporting students by sharing Haudenosaunee principles and philosophies on wellness and well-being. Her art is in numerous private collections and represented in the collections of the Iroquois Museum, Castellani Art Museum, Fenimore Museum/Cooperstown, and of course the New York State Museum. Show Notes Speaker Series on YouTube Speaker Series on the Coalition to Dismantle website Hear more from Diane on the Decolonizing 250 Years of America Webinar

    Episode 49: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 6 – Diane Schenandoah

  4. Jul 16

    Episode 48: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 5 – Wendsler Nosie

    Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr. is a former Peridot District Councilman and Tribal Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Wendsler was born on the San Carlos Apache Reservation and was raised in the traditional Apache way of life. He graduated from the Globe High School in 1978, attended Merritt College in Oakland, California, attended Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona, and completed the State of Arizona Banking Academy. Dr. Nosie specializes in Bioethics, Sustainability and Global Public Health. He is dedicated to the preservation and protection of Native American culture, artifacts, history, religion, and tradition. Wendsler is the leader of the Apache Stronghold and Director of Gaan Bike Goz aa where he continues to advocate for indigenous religious and human rights and protecting the future for our next generations to come. Show Notes Apache Stronghold website Apache Stronghold Facebook and Instagram Speaker Series on YouTube Speaker Series on the Coalition to Dismantle website

    Episode 48: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 5 – Wendsler Nosie

  5. Jun 18

    Episode 46: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 3 – Jim Rock

    Jim Rock (Sisseton Dakota Father) has taught Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy for over forty years at reservation, urban and suburban high schools, colleges, tribal college and universities. He recently retired as the Director of Indigenous Programming for the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and as an instructor in the Physics and Astronomy department of Swenson College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He is an Elder in Residence at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities COIN center and is a founding governing council member of the Makoche Ikikchupi Project to return exiled Ocheti Shakowin Oyate to their sacred homelands, and to live in sustainable earth lodge communities. Show Notes *Makoce Ikikcupi link Speaker Series on YouTube Speaker Series on the Coalition to Dismantle website **

    Episode 46: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 3 – Jim Rock

  6. Jun 18

    Episode 47: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 4 – Tela Troge

    Tela Loretta Troge, Esq. is a member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation and a member of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Tribe. Tela is the director of the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers and the Niamuck Land Trust. She recently organized the Warriors of the Sunrise Sovereignty Camp 2020 in an attempt to raise awareness about the plight of the Shinnecock people. Tela graduated from Michigan State University College of Law with a Juris Doctor and certification in Indigenous Law and Policy from the Indigenous Law Program. She has been fighting for tribal sovereignty for the past 11 years as the attorney with the Law Offices of Tela L. Troge, PLLC. Show Notes Shinnecock Kelp Farmers Mongabay video interview with Tela Troge and the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers Watch the Speaker Series on YouTube  Watch the Speaker Series on the Coalition to Dismantle website

    Episode 47: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 4 – Tela Troge

  7. May 19

    Episode 45: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 2 - Steve Darden

    Steven A. Darden (Diné/Navajo and Cheyenne) is an artist, human rights advocate, business owner, and traditional practitioner. He is a long-time commissioner to the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission, and currently serves as the vice-chair. Steve is a Luce Foundation Indigenous Knowledge Fellow. He sits on the council of elders for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.

    Episode 45: Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 2 - Steve Darden

  8. Apr 16

    Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 1 - Sophie Pierre

    Sophie Pierre served her community of ‘Aqam (the St. Mary’s Indian Band) of the Ktunaxa Nation for 30 years, 26 as elected chief, and for 25 years was the administrator of the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council, now the Ktunaxa Nation Council. Sophie was recognized with the Order of Canada in 2016; the Order of British Columbia in 2002 and the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the business category in 2003. Sophie’s commitment to good governance, accountability and leadership has been recognized by three honorary degrees from Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia and University of Canada West. Sophie, a mother of three and grandmother of five, now spends much of her time as an elder advisor to her community of ‘Aqam and to the Ktunaxa Nation. As a fluent speaker of the Ktunaxa language her commitment to the responsibility of passing on traditional knowledge remains her lifetime goal. Show Notes St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino - Ktunaxa owned resort Watch the Speaker Series on YouTube Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery Website: dismantlediscovery.org

    Indigenous Speaker Series: Episode 1 - Sophie Pierre
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In this podcast, an Indigenous woman and a white settler woman — both Anabaptists — uncover the deep structure of colonization that systematically deprives Indigenous Peoples of their human rights today. This deep structure — called the Doctrine of Discovery— is rooted in church doctrines that originated in the15th century and that still justify current laws and policies that justify the removal of land from Indigenous Peoples. Together, Sarah Augustine and Sheri Hostetler started a coalition of Anabaptist people of faith that seek to dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. Sarah is an activist and scholar, the descendant of the Tewa People, and a displaced person. Sheri is a Mennonite pastor in San Francisco and an activist.

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  • Creator
    Anabaptist World and The Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Podcast
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