This episode of FolkU features an exploration of sovereignty by CIA student Tristan. What it is to be sovereign in relation to our fellow humans, and in relation to the land? How can we teach ourselves and others how to self-govern? Featuring two interviews, this podcast challenges us to think about our society a little differently, even if it’s just for an hour.
Continue reading Sovereignty – from Folk U/ Cortes Island AcademyBy Bayleigh Marelj, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Jesse Wente says that there is power in truth-telling moments. And the truth he spoke about on Nov. 25, was the truth of Indigenous sovereignty.
Continue reading After almost 170 years: the truth of Indigenous sovereignty.By Kelsie Kilawna, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Despite being raided twice last month by the Province of B.C.’s cannabis enforcement agency for operating without a provincial license, Vernon-based Indigenous cannabis dispensary Tupa’s Joint has been seeing a rise in customers.
Cory Brewer, shop owner and Okanagan Nation member, is taking a stance and exercising his rights as a sovereign member of his traditional territory. He and his employees say they will continue to stand behind Tupa’s Joint and the movement it’s creating in order to achieve respect for Indigenous sovereignty.
Continue reading Indigenous SoverEignty & Rights On Unceded Territory
