Papal Bulls
Papal Bulls created the foundation for the Doctrine of Discovery.
Repudiations
Repuidations of the Doctrine of Discovery by religious organizations and faith communities
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On the Limits of the Concept of Religious Freedom in Indigenous Communities Permalink
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The Bankruptcy of the Category of Religion: A Decolonizing Approach Permalink
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Comments Delivered to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Permalink
Comments delivered as part of the “Virtual Consultation on Legal Framework: Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief,” held June 22,...
Indigenous Values Initiative Together with the American Indian Law Alliance Submits this Report: The Territorial Integrity of Mother Earth, Indigenous Peoples, and the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief Permalink
The present report is the input provided by the Indigenous Values Initiative (IVI) and American Indian Law Alliance (AILA) in response to the new report draf...
Interim Report of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Permalink
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ahmed Shaheed, initiates a critical conversation within the United Nations sy...
Preface and Introduction: From Indigenous Religions to Indigenous Values Vol. 5 No. 2 Permalink
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Editorial Address & Advisory Board Permalink
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Onondaga Land Rights and Our Common Future:The Quest for Justice Permalink
Onondaga Land Rights and Our Common Future:The Quest for Justice Details - Monday, March 10, 6:30 pm - Syracuse Stage, 820 E Genesee St, Syracuse
S05E06: Rethinking Our Values: Indigenous Values for a Sustainable Future Permalink
Philip Arnold calls for a value shift rooted in Haudenosaunee teachings to ensure collective survival. It points readers to the Outcome archive for context.
The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code; with Live Q & A Permalink
Join us for a deep dive into The Doctrine of Discovery film and uncover the hidden truths behind the Domination Code in our live Q&A session
S05E05: Reimagining Legal Frameworks: Protecting Native American Sacred Sites and Sovereignty with Michael McNally Permalink
Indigenous values challenge our frameworks of law and spirituality. Are we ready to listen? Dive into our latest episode and let’s discuss the future of sacr...
The Haudenosaunee and the Erie Canal Permalink
In his address during the Erie Canal Centennial Celebration in 1926, Dr. John H. Finley remarked that the Canal’s economic benefits, though immense, were out...
Return land on Onondaga Lake to the Onondaga Nation (Your Letters) Permalink
What a delight to read Steve Featherstone’s feature article about the long-overdue return of 1,000 acres in the Tully Valley to the Onondaga Nation. Hearing ...
What is the Doctrine of Discovery? Permalink
Papal Bulls of the 15th century gave Christian explorers the right to claim lands they ‘discovered’ and lay claim to those lands for their Christian Monarchs.
Ten Religious Themes of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery (DoCD) that Contrast with Indigenous Values Permalink
With issuance of 15th century Papal Bulls known as the Doctrine of Christian Discovery, religion has been used all over the world as a weapon against.