Indigenous and Black Resistance Movements
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What cultural background does Patricia St.Onge identify with?

  • Native American and Asian
  • Haudenosaunee (Mohawk) and French Canadian (correct)
  • Hispanic and Irish
  • Black and Indigenous

What sentiment does Patricia St.Onge's daughter, Karissa, express in her Facebook post?

  • The support for Standing Rock is inconsistent with support for BLM. (correct)
  • Indigenous issues are more urgent than Black Lives Matter.
  • Both movements have received equal support.
  • Support for BLM is greater than that for Standing Rock.

How does Patricia St.Onge describe the moment of historical change she refers to?

  • Similar to the transition of water to steam. (correct)
  • As an explosion of ideas.
  • Like a volcano erupting.
  • Comparable to a seed growing into a tree.

What does St.Onge suggest initiated the culture of resistance among Indigenous peoples?

<p>The arrival of new settlers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'spark' referred to by Patricia symbolize?

<p>An initial impetus for resistance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Patricia St.Onge refer to as having been 'turned to a rolling boil'?

<p>The intensity of the Movement for Black Lives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the historical context does Patricia emphasize regarding colonizers?

<p>They aimed to take resources without acknowledgment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What relationship does St.Onge illustrate between Standing Rock and the Movement for Black Lives?

<p>They share common goals of resisting oppression. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event is referred to as the 'black snake' in the context?

<p>The Dakota Access Pipeline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'spark' represent in the communities mentioned?

<p>The essence of cultural identity and resistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what has been a historical impact of colonization on language?

<p>Many native languages were lost and the capacity to speak them diminished. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest is the result of the poisons unleashed on communities?

<p>They harmed the oppressors more than the oppressed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What legacy does the author mention regarding the actions of the settlers?

<p>The legacy is one of seeing land as property rather than as something sacred. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'We are the ones we’ve been waiting for'?

<p>It signifies self-empowerment and collective action. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does 'Seven Generations' represent?

<p>Considering the impact of current decisions on future generations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which oppressive tools does the content mention that impacted Indigenous and Black communities?

<p>Hoses, dogs, and alcohol. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Patricia St.Onge play in her community?

<p>She is involved in consulting and community education. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author invite Indigenous and Black Peoples to do?

<p>To unite in their struggles for liberation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Indigenous Resistance

The ongoing struggle of Indigenous peoples against colonization and oppression.

Phase Shift (History)

A significant change in social or political viewpoints, similar to a moment of transformation.

Connections Between Movements

The link between the Indigenous and Black rights movements, rooted in shared experiences of colonization and oppression.

Evaporation Analogy

Describing how the Indigenous and Black movements compare to the evaporation process — need heat (oppression), then simmering and boiling (struggle).

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Colonization's Impact

The act of one group taking control of another group's land and resources with the intent of destroying their culture.

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Indigenous and Black Solidarity

A bond of mutual support and alliance between Indigenous and Black peoples against oppression.

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Movement for Black Lives

A social movement advocating for the rights and liberation of Black people.

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Standing Rock Water Protectors

Indigenous activists who confronted the Dakota Access Pipeline project.

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Shared Fire

The interconnected experience of oppression between Indigenous and Black communities, rooted in a shared history of colonization and enslavement.

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Doctrine of Discovery

A legal concept used by European colonizers to justify claiming Indigenous lands as 'empty' and available for conquest.

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Legacy of Resistance

The ongoing struggle of Indigenous and Black communities against oppression, drawing strength from past generations who resisted colonization and enslavement.

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The Poison Water Analogy

A metaphor describing how the tools of oppression used against Indigenous and Black communities often backfired, harming the oppressors as well.

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Liberation of the Land

The act of reclaiming and restoring the land, water, and air from the damaging effects of colonization and exploitation.

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Seven Generations Concept

An Indigenous philosophy emphasizing the responsibility to consider the impact of our actions on future generations, spanning seven generations.

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Nafsi ya Jamii (Soul Community)

An urban farm and retreat center in East Oakland, CA, fostering community, food security, and healing.

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Oppression Olympics

A phrase dismissing the idea of comparing or ranking different groups based on their level of oppression.

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Indigenous and Black Collaboration

The call for Indigenous and Black communities to work together for liberation, drawing strength from their shared history of resistance.

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The Ones We've Been Waiting For

A Hopi proverb highlighting the collective responsibility of Indigenous and Black people to create change by harnessing their unique power.

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Study Notes

Indigenous and Black Resistance

  • Author recognizes interconnectedness of Standing Rock and Black Lives Matter movements
  • Compares the slow build-up of resistance to a phase shift from water to steam, highlighting the need for applying heat (colonial oppression) over time
  • Resistance sparked with European contact in both Americas and Africa
  • The BLM movement acted as a catalyst, accelerating the resistance, much like boiling water
  • The historical oppression endured by Black people and Indigenous peoples are similar, stemming from the same destructive and exploitative colonial framework.

Colonialism and Oppression

  • Colonizers sought to claim land and resources as property, treating Indigenous people as commodities, not as people
  • Colonization led to the separation of families, suppression of native languages and cultural practices, with the intent of dehumanization
  • Violence and oppression were significant aspects of colonization and continue
  • Actions of colonizers (e.g., Pope and Monarchs) were rooted in a belief system (Doctrine of Discovery) justifying seizure of land.
  • Indigenous and Black people have endured countless forms of oppression including enslavement and forced assimilation.

Resistance and Resilience

  • Resistance to oppression has persisted throughout history, fueled by resilient community bonds across continents and time periods.
  • Despite significant challenges, Indigenous and Black communities maintain cultural traditions and identity.
  • Current BLM and Indigenous movements are interconnected expressions of a similar collective resistance
  • Author emphasizes a deep understanding and shared history of resistance that transcends tribal and racial divisions.

Looking Forward

  • Author advocates for the coming together of Indigenous and Black peoples as relatives to continue the fight for liberation of land, water, air and all life
  • Calls on the realization of our shared, common legacy
  • Imagination and building on the legacy of resistance are essential for achieving collective liberation.
  • Importance of recognizing the seven generations impact of contemporary action.

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Explore the interconnectedness of Indigenous and Black resistance movements, such as Standing Rock and Black Lives Matter. This quiz delves into the historical context of colonial oppression that has propelled these movements forward, illustrating the similarities in the struggles faced by both groups. Analyze how colonization has shaped identities and catalyzed ongoing resistance.

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