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We are honored and excited that Steven Newcomb, the author of Pagans in the Promised Land is planning to join our discussion following the screening! This book is the basis for the film we will be screening, The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code.
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Why NOW? We will look at why the work of Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery is essential in this moment. As we collectively face multiple crises, we know that the Doctrine of Discovery, which theologically supported theft of land and genocide of Indigenous Peoples, is as alive as ever. We see this in the threat to Mashpee Wampanoag sovereignty and the ongoing struggle of Water and Land Protectors, including the Wet’suwet’en People and Unist’ot’en, as oil workers on pipelines are declared “essential workers”. The crisis of pandemic is being used to cover the egregious perpetuation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
As people of conscience, we will not let this slip by unnoticed! We know that now as much as ever, the work of Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery is crucial and are actively seeking to engage a broad audience in this conversation. Join us on May 3rd for a screening of the movie The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code based on the book Pagans in the Promised Land. This important film is not available except through private screenings, and considered a landmark documentary, based on thirty years of research.
Screening will be followed by discussion with Steven Newcomb, Shawnee, Lenape scholar and co-founder and co-director of the Indigenous Law Institute; Deb Cruz, F/AIN (First/American Indian Nations) Issue Lead with JUUstice Washington; and Jonathan Neufeld from Seattle Mennonites. Deb and Jonathan are both working on efforts deeply related to the work of Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery regionally and nationally.
This screening and discussion are really just an introduction, and we do hope that everyone watching will be activated and inspired to get involved! Our Gathering will end with action steps and ways you can get engaged.
You will be sent an email before our Gathering with instructions on how to join via Zoom.
