Family separations have been used as a colonization and genocidal tactic since before the founding of America and these practices continue today. Native children are currently removed from their homes at 2–3 times the rate of white children. They are often taken away from relatives and their communities, even when those options are available.
In this episode, we’ll talk about the legacy of boarding schools and what Indigenous organizers are doing to preserve their culture and support their communities.
About Our Guest:
Marcella Gilbert is a member of the Oceti Sakowin-7 Council Fires known as the Great Sioux Nation. Currently living on the Cheyenne River Indian reservation in north central South Dakota, Marcella is involved with the Standing Strong grandmothers group whose main focus is to create local action in regards to child rescue efforts. Marcella is a lifelong member and student of the American Indian Movement and We Will Remember Survival Group, a water protector, wife, and grandmother. Marcella also holds a Master's Degree in Nutrition.
Episode Notes:
- Support the work of upEND: upendmovement.org/donate
- Watch Warrior Women (2018): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/warriorwomen
- To learn more about reformist reforms vs abolitionist steps to end the family policing system, visit www.upendmovement.org/framework
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