Emancipation Nation

Episode 119: Generational Trauma and Treating Native Americans as Commodities

October 26, 2021 Season 2 Episode 119
Episode 119: Generational Trauma and Treating Native Americans as Commodities
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Emancipation Nation
Episode 119: Generational Trauma and Treating Native Americans as Commodities
Oct 26, 2021 Season 2 Episode 119

Chris Stark's new book "Carnival Lights" centers on the story of two native Ojibwe girls. Chris brilliantly weaves in the history of  generational trauma still being suffered by the Ojibwe people and other native tribes. This history of abuse and broken treaties created vulnerabilities that left women and youth exposed to and at risk of being victims of sex trafficking. Listen and learn how U.S. institutions continue to play a part in treating Native Americans as commodities. See a review of the book here https://www.raintaxi.com/carnival-lights

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Chris Stark's new book "Carnival Lights" centers on the story of two native Ojibwe girls. Chris brilliantly weaves in the history of  generational trauma still being suffered by the Ojibwe people and other native tribes. This history of abuse and broken treaties created vulnerabilities that left women and youth exposed to and at risk of being victims of sex trafficking. Listen and learn how U.S. institutions continue to play a part in treating Native Americans as commodities. See a review of the book here https://www.raintaxi.com/carnival-lights