To catalog a list of resources that have been stolen from the indigenous of the western hemisphere would be an immense undertaking. This blog post will attempt to touch on the matter. “The basic confrontation which seemed to be colonialism vs anti-colonialism; indeed, socialism vs capitalism is already losing importance. What matters today is theContinue reading “Invisible Resources”
Tag Archives: Anti Colonial
Wounded Knee Politicized 2021
Ghost dance religion was created by Paiutes around 1869 Woudsiewa had visions that depicted the restoration of the Turtle Island. Elements of this indicated the removal of settlers from the continent. Woudsiewab died around 1872. In 1879 A Paiute, Wovoka had simular visions. These visions include the land being restored to natives. He also prohpesiedContinue reading “Wounded Knee Politicized 2021”
Dakota 38
The Dakota 38 is the largest mass execution in u.s History. Uprising happened when troops were skimming rations from the Dakota and then an officer said “Let them eat grass”. Dakota put in concentration camps at Fort Snelling. Eventually the u.s called for removal of all Dakota from Minnesota. Dakota people were removed by trains,Continue reading “Dakota 38”
Seminole Uprising
In honor of those who fought against colonialism in the 1st 2nd and 3rd Seminole war and the undefeated Seminole Nation. The Seminole Wars were the longest and most costly military campaign against indigenous peoples. in 1814 Shawnee War Chief Tecumseh a great leader who attempted to unite the tribes against colonialism is able toContinue reading “Seminole Uprising”
The Ongoing Effects Of The Indian Removal Act
The indian removal act was in 1830. Agriculture was a factor leading to removal because Jackson was into cotton as well as slavery. In 1814 Jackson and the treaty of Fort Jackson cause a land grab of 23 million acres from the Creek. The Indian removal act displaced tribes westward into other tribe’s territories causingContinue reading “The Ongoing Effects Of The Indian Removal Act”
Remembering Ramona Honoring E.Z.L.N
Comandanta Ramona was a revolutionary leader of the Zapatista National Army which was created by non indigenous members of the F.L.N and indigenous peoples in Chiapas an area with a million indigenous people. E.Z.L.N also known as Zapatistas was formed on November 17, 1983. Ramona was born in 1959. She sold arts and crafts andContinue reading “Remembering Ramona Honoring E.Z.L.N”
Battle Of The Wabash
6 reasons why the Battle Of The Wabash is still relevant. The crescent moon pattern that the Western Confederacy used to defeat St Claire and the u.s army is still the most superior formation for an ambush. The colonials were still fighting in columns and arguably the guerrilla tactics implemented by the Western Confederacy influencedContinue reading “Battle Of The Wabash”
Wildlife Agency Fears Indigenous Resistance And Unity
Wolves play in the autumn leaves thanks to the resistance. October 22, colonial Judge Jacob Frost uses temporary injunction to postpone the Fall wolf hunt that was scheduled to begin October 25. Various media sources are speculating as to why. Some cited the constitution, other sources say it was because of a coalition of liberalContinue reading “Wildlife Agency Fears Indigenous Resistance And Unity”
War Chief Blue Jacket
Blue Jacket or Weyapiersenwah was said to be born in 1743 in Deer Creek in Ohio. He crossed over in 1810. Blue Jacket was a said to be European who turned his back on the colonizer to live under indigenous rule. Weyapiersenwah was made to run a gauntlet and tribal people took turns beating him.Continue reading “War Chief Blue Jacket”
Reason To Rebel
Several tribes have brought lawsuit against “Wisconsin” Fish And Wildlife. A long time has past since Eddie Benton Banai using Ojibway spirituality to advocate for wolves in the so called great lake region especially “Wisconsin”. The efforts of tribes like the Niimipu reintroducing wolves, Warm Springs tolerating and coexisting with wolves despite the influence ofContinue reading “Reason To Rebel”
Illahee Spirit Runners 