
Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery
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/
Episodes
S05E07: Indigenous Wisdom for Planetary Healing with Yuria Celidwen

S05E06: Rethinking Our Values: Indigenous Values for a Sustainable Future

S05E05: Reimagining Legal Frameworks: Protecting Native American Sacred Sites and Sovereignty

S05E04: Unveiling the Doctrine of Discovery: Historical Injustice and Pathways to Healing

S05E03 Reclaiming Faith: Dismantling White Christian Supremacy and Healing Through Indigenous Spirituality

S05E02: Exploring the Legacy of Vine Deloria Jr. on Native American Thought with Philip Deloria

S05E01: Bridging History and Today: Religion, Law, and Indigenous Influences in American Democracy with Winifred Sullivan

S04E06: Unveiling Histories: Colonialism, Faith, and Identity in the Americas with João Chaves

S04E05: Rekindling Culture and Healing History: A Dialogue on Decolonization and Indigenous Land Connection

S04E04: Reckoning with the Legacy of Colonization: A Dialogue on Native American Erasure and Resilience with Tink Tinker

S04E03: Reclaiming Sacred Ground: Indigenous Sovereignty, Environmental Wisdom, and the Path to Restorative Justice with Patrick Gonzalez-Rogers

S04E02: Exploring the American Religious Tapestry: From Civil Religion to Secularism and the Impact of the January 6th Insurrection with Joel Harrison

Unearthing the Foundations: Examining Native American Legal Battles and the Doctrine of Discovery with Peter d'Errico, Steven T. Newcomb, and Joseph J. Heath

S03E06: Exploring the Cultural, Historical, and Culinary Significance of Chilis with Victor Valle

S03E05: Land is Kin: Indigenous Rights and Sovereignty with Dana Lloyd

S03E04: Beekeeping, Mushrooms and Sculptures: A Glimpse into Traditional Lithuanian Life

S03E03: Indigenous Advocacy and Climate Change: A Conversation with Evie Reyes-Aguirre

S03E02: White Evangelical Racism and Its Influence on American Politics an Interview with Anthea Butler

S03E01- The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Doctrine of Christian Discovery an interview with Robert P. Jones

S02E08: Exploring the Doctrine of Discovery, Indigenous Struggles, and the Pursuit of Balance Part 2 with Oren Lyons

S02E07: Exploring the Doctrine of Discovery, Indigenous Struggles, and the Pursuit of Balance Part 1 with Oren Lyons

S02E06: Reimagining Religion: On Connectivity and Unity with Brian Konkol

S02E05: Dissecting the Doctrine of Discovery: Indigenous Rights, White Supremacy, and the United Nations with Betty Lyons
