BONUS: Drill, Baby, Drill! The Impact of Trump's Agenda on Native Lands

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Bonus Episode • 8th March 2025 • America: The Story of the USA • Liam Heffernan

In this week's bonus episode, we’re diving into the impact of American Indian Boarding Schools and the ongoing challenges faced by Native communities in light of recent political shifts.

It’s a real gut-wrencher, but we’re here with Jacqueline Fierce Siegel about the fallout from these schools and the alarming direction some policies are taking under the current administration. Spoiler alert: there’s a lot of concern in Indian country about how these changes might affect sovereignty and rights.

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Special guest for this episode:

Jacqueline Fear-Segal, Professor of American and Indigenous Histories at the University of East Anglia

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Highlights from this episode:

This bonus episode dives deep into the impact of American Indian Boarding Schools, a truly heartbreaking chapter in history.
We had an enlightening discussion with Jacqueline Fierce Siegel about the alarming political climate for Native American communities.
The episode emphasizes the ongoing struggles for sovereignty and rights faced by Native Americans in today's political landscape.
Listeners are encouraged to explore more about Native American history and its implications in contemporary society.
The conversation touches on the surprising political choices of some Native Americans during recent elections and its complex implications.
The discussion highlights the urgent need for respect towards Native communities and their resources, especially under current environmental policies.

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Additional Resources:

Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes | News | cherokeephoenix.org

Biden apologizes to Native Americans for abusive government-funded boarding schools | CNN Politics

The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous Foundation

Historian: American Indian Boarding Schools and Their Impact | TIME

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