Content warning: colonialism, violence against Indigenous peoples, and themes of traumaThis podcast is part of a series called Food for Thought. The meal table is a place of gathering, conversation, connection, and nourishment. During the slower winter months, Food For Thought is a weekly practice at Holden Village promoting dialogue in the dining hall. It is grassroots led and infused by the curiosities and passions of the people present in the Valley, inviting Villagers to engage our shared intellect and insight as we discuss a wide range of topics over lunch. It is action-oriented and justice-centered, partnered with a weekly Village "Day of Action" that invites civic and political engagement. Welcome to Food for Thought.
The history of the Christian faith in the United States has been closely tied with the genocide and removal of Indigenous peoples across the country, including our own Valley. As a retreat center founded in the Lutheran Church, we want to acknowledge the violence propagated by the Christian church towards Native people as a step in working towards justice.
This Food for Thought (facilitated by Marta Vegdahl-Crowell and Julia Hubbard) delves into this history of oppression, particularly focusing on the Doctrine of Discovery. Many of our materials are pulled from Creation Justice Ministry's service on environmental justice for Indigenous peoples and from the "Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation: A Brief History." We hold gratitude for the Chelan, Wenatchi, and Entiat peoples, whose land we occupy.
For further exploration on the topic, consider checking out the following resources: Learn whose land you have called home. https://native-land.ca/Fundraiser
To obtain a piece of Wenatchi Homelands back: https://www.wenatchiwear.com/donate
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