Session 7: “We Are Still Here!”: Sovereignty and Representation

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Session 1: Session 1: The Places We Call Home
Session 2: Session 2: Whose Land?
Session 3: Session 3: Sacred Land, Sacred Air, Sacred Water
Session 4: Session 4: Stolen Children
Session 5: Session 5: Exile
Session 6: Session 6: Honoring Indigenous Women
Session 7: Immersion Experience
Session 8: Session 7: “We Are Still Here!”: Sovereignty and Representation
Session 9: Session 8: “Solidarity is Not Symbolic”

The Doctrine of Discovery seeks to erase Native people and undermine Indigenous nations. How can we eradicate stereotypes in the media, increase Indigenous representation in decision-making positions, and respect tribal sovereignty?