We’re joined by John Kane of Let’s Talk Native & Resistance Radio to talk about the theory and practice of Residential Schools in Canada and the US, why they were built, and what effect they’ve had on native populations today.

Let's Talk Native: www.letstalknative.com

Resistance Radio: wbai.org/program.php?program=188

Episode 167: Church And State

Church and State

We need to document the atrocities but also create the accounting of the losses inflicted on our people through 100 years of "Kill the Indian - Save the Man." Let's not let the Genocide be obscured by the atrocities committed children. Both need to be "reconciled." We need "Restoration of land and autonomy. Not just an apology or payouts.

#557 - 2022 Will Not Be About Reconciliation Over Residential Schools!

Between the attacks on education coming from the right and higher ed themselves marketing college only as a path to financial enrichment, universities and colleges are losing a battle for survival. enrollment is down as the costs continue to rise. But have we lost the true value in pursuing education? It's about enlightenment and fulfillment not just making more money.

Let's Talk Native #578 11/15/23; Culture wars are destroying education! And they are getting help.

Noel Bass joins me again three years after producing a short film on the incredible people tackling the suicide epidemic on the Pine Ridge Reservation with a full length documentary covering the issue.

Noel Bass Filmmaker of The Bears on Pine Ridge is my guest!

These are my words on the subject, the day and what we should be demanding.

LTN#585 9/30/24; It's Orange Shirt Day!

Paul Delaronde (Tekarontake) and James Gray (Sakoietah) join Matt Hill, Louis Snyder and me for the type of conversation that is the reason for "Let's Talk Native..." Join us for a detailed conversation about the Haudenosaunee marriage ceremony and the four elements of our thanksgiving ceremonies. Paul delves into the language for clarity on the concepts and principles in the way only he can do. This show provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge of Haudenosaunee culture and philosophy.

LTN 4/10/16

"Let's Talk with John Kane on WBAI in NYC: Mario Murillo joins me as we welcome Jane Sanders to my New York show.

Jane Sanders Interview on "Let's Talk with John Kane" on WBAI 4/14/16

I have the honor of being the closer for Tanzina Vega's debut week as the new host of WNYC's The Takeaway. This national and international radio program gave me the rare opportunity to offer a Native perspective on our identity and the stand against being identified as an "American."

NPR - John Kane On The Takeaway

John supports the celebration of Juneteenth but he rejects the heroizing of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's execution order for 38 Dakota occurred one week before his Emancipation Proclamation.

#437 - Juneteenth!

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#437 - Juneteenth!

Let's Talk Native with John Kane