Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery

By The Doctrine of Discovery Project

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Episodes: 34

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The Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery podcast, hosted by Philip P. Arnold and Sandy Bigtree (Mohawk Nation), critically examines the historical and ongoing impacts of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery. Rooted in 15th-century papal edicts, this doctrine provided theological and legal justification for European colonialism, the seizure of Indigenous lands, and the subjugation of non-Christian peoples. The podcast explores how these principles became codified in U.S. law, from Johnson v. M’Intosh (1823) to Sherrill v. Oneida (2005), and continue to underpin contemporary legal, religious, and corporate frameworks. Featuring discussions with scholars, legal experts, and Indigenous leaders, the series sheds light on how this doctrine fuels environmental destruction, economic exploitation, and cultural genocide while also highlighting Indigenous resistance and calls for justice, land restoration, and the repudiation of these colonial structures. https://podcast.doctrineofdiscovery.org/

Episode Date
Teaching Uncomfortable History: The Doctrine of Discovery
May 21, 2025
S05E07: Indigenous Wisdom for Planetary Healing with Yuria Celidwen
Apr 01, 2025
S05E06: Rethinking Our Values: Indigenous Values for a Sustainable Future
Feb 04, 2025
S05E05: Reimagining Legal Frameworks: Protecting Native American Sacred Sites and Sovereignty
Jan 28, 2025
S05E04: Unveiling the Doctrine of Discovery: Historical Injustice and Pathways to Healing
Nov 15, 2024
S05E03 Reclaiming Faith: Dismantling White Christian Supremacy and Healing Through Indigenous Spirituality
Nov 13, 2024
S05E02: Exploring the Legacy of Vine Deloria Jr. on Native American Thought with Philip Deloria
Sep 10, 2024
S05E01: Bridging History and Today: Religion, Law, and Indigenous Influences in American Democracy with Winifred Sullivan
Aug 26, 2024
S04E06: Unveiling Histories: Colonialism, Faith, and Identity in the Americas with João Chaves
May 09, 2024
S04E05: Rekindling Culture and Healing History: A Dialogue on Decolonization and Indigenous Land Connection
May 02, 2024
S04E04: Reckoning with the Legacy of Colonization: A Dialogue on Native American Erasure and Resilience with Tink Tinker
Apr 08, 2024
S04E03: Reclaiming Sacred Ground: Indigenous Sovereignty, Environmental Wisdom, and the Path to Restorative Justice with Patrick Gonzalez-Rogers
Apr 05, 2024
S04E02: Exploring the American Religious Tapestry: From Civil Religion to Secularism and the Impact of the January 6th Insurrection with Joel Harrison
Mar 12, 2024
Unearthing the Foundations: Examining Native American Legal Battles and the Doctrine of Discovery with Peter d'Errico, Steven T. Newcomb, and Joseph J. Heath
Feb 01, 2024
S03E06: Exploring the Cultural, Historical, and Culinary Significance of Chilis with Victor Valle
Nov 26, 2023
S03E05: Land is Kin: Indigenous Rights and Sovereignty with Dana Lloyd
Nov 26, 2023
S03E04: Beekeeping, Mushrooms and Sculptures: A Glimpse into Traditional Lithuanian Life
Nov 16, 2023
S03E03: Indigenous Advocacy and Climate Change: A Conversation with Evie Reyes-Aguirre
Nov 13, 2023
S03E02: White Evangelical Racism and Its Influence on American Politics an Interview with Anthea Butler
Nov 03, 2023
S03E01- The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Doctrine of Christian Discovery an interview with Robert P. Jones
Oct 25, 2023
S02E08: Exploring the Doctrine of Discovery, Indigenous Struggles, and the Pursuit of Balance Part 2 with Oren Lyons
Jul 25, 2023
S02E07: Exploring the Doctrine of Discovery, Indigenous Struggles, and the Pursuit of Balance Part 1 with Oren Lyons
Jul 25, 2023
S02E06: Reimagining Religion: On Connectivity and Unity with Brian Konkol
Jul 20, 2023
S02E05: Dissecting the Doctrine of Discovery: Indigenous Rights, White Supremacy, and the United Nations with Betty Lyons
Jul 20, 2023
S02E04 - The Doctrine of Discovery In The Social Psyche with Tina Ngata
Jul 18, 2023
S02E03 - Johnson v M'intosh and Federal Anti-Indian Law with Peter d'Errico
Jul 10, 2023
S02E02 – The International Dimensions of Johnson v. M’Intosh with Robert J. Miller
Jul 04, 2023
S02E01 – The Backstory of Johnson v. M’Intosh with Lindsay Robertson
Jun 26, 2023
Episode 05: The Doctrine of Discovery in the context of Abya Yala with Tupac Enrique Acosta
Oct 20, 2022
Episode 04: Haudenosaunee Influence on the Women’s Rights Movement
Aug 03, 2022
Episode 03: The Doctrine of Discovery in the Mesoamerican Context with Davíd Carrasco
Jun 27, 2022
Episode 02: The Doctrine Of Christian Discovery As An Ideological And Legal Framework With Steven T. Newcomb
Jun 13, 2022
Episode 01: The Legal Framework of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery in Practice
Mar 14, 2022
Introduction to Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery Podcast
Feb 12, 2022