“Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery” – Erica Littlewolf

Re“placing” ourselves and modern day realities: where do we go from here? – Erica Littlewolf

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For more than five centuries, the Doctrine of Discovery and the laws based upon it have legalized the theft of land, labor and resources from Indigenous Peoples across the world and systematically denied their human rights. This Doctrine originated with the Christian church in the 15th century. It is now the church’s responsibility to undo it.

“Not surprisingly, we can see in our present situation how the privileged are protected and rewarded, and the less fortunate are demonized and ignored. Too many churches support the status-quo.”
Ken Kraybill