We Are Still Here: The Anti-Doctrine of Discovery

We Are Still Here: The Anti-Doctrine of Discovery is the current issue of Unbound (Fall 2019). In the intentional work of dismantling the systemic oppressions of our native siblings spurred by the Doctrine of Discovery and its ideologies, Unbound brings to you the voices, perspectives, concerns, and resilience of our Native American siblings who are still with us, telling their stories and being as the Creator created them to be. We invite you to absorb these stories for we are called to listen and to truly hear our siblings.

First Installment of Content

Reflections on the Doctrine of Discovery on World Communion Sunday by June L. Lorenzo

Reverberations of Conquest by Ron McKinney

Part 1: Integration of Native Voices in Education – An Interview with Elona Street-Stewart
Interview conducted by Lee Catoe, Managing Editor of Unbound

Part 1: Environmental Justice and Native Peoples – A Conversation with Doreen Nutaaq Simmonds
Interview conducted by Lee Catoe, Managing Editor of Unbound

2nd Installment of Content

Witness and Recovery on Long Island: An Interview with Mike Smith 
Interview conducted by Chris Iosso and Lee Catoe

Part 2: Integration of Native Voices in Education – An Interview with Elona Street-Stewart
Interview conducted by Lee Catoe, Managing Editor of Unbound

Part 2: Environmental Justice and Native Peoples – A Conversation with Dorreen Nutaag Simmonds
Interview conducted by Lee Catoe, Managing Editor of Unbound

Manifestations of the Doctrine of Discovery Around the World

Syria and the Challenge to the Church: Dealing with Exceptionalism, Past and Present by Pauline Coffman and Donald Mead

Syria: The Burden of Memory by Cecilia Blewer

The Trilemma of Settler Colonialism by Noushin Framke

Archived Articles of Native Voices

All of my Relations by Madison McKinney

Law and Theology III by Vine Deloria Jr.

Resources

Doctrine of Discovery: Steve Newcomb discussing Standing Rock explains the intentionality of Christian imperialism and the ramifications of the Doctrine of Discovery.

Mission Coordination Committee information from the 223rd General Assembly concerning the relationship between Native American peoples and the church.

Presbyterian Mission Agency resources concerning the Doctrine of Discovery

The Doctrine of Discovery: A Review of Its Origins and Implications for
Congregations in the PC(USA) and Support for Native American Sovereignty

Facing Racism resources concerning Native American experiences and the Doctrine of Discovery