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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Eve Reyes-Aguirre: Environment & Creation Permalink
The podcast explores how a centuries old Christian doctrine encouraged conquest and colonization of non Christians and how its legacies still affect various.
City of Sherrill v. Oneida Indian Nation of New York Permalink
In March 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision in City of Sherrill, New York v. Oneida Indian Nation of New York. Sherrill is a case about.
Sublimis Deus (Sublimis Dei) Permalink
On the limits of Sublimis Deus (also called Sublimis Dei). This Outcome pointer preserves canonical archive context. Archive context. Archive context.
Sublimis Deus, Pastorale Officium and Non Indecens Videtur – A Historical Dive Into the Vatican’s Failure to Rescind the Doctrine of Discovery Permalink
In our journey of dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery and its horrible legacy, there is a recurring argument from the Catholic church and its supporters.
Documenting Domination: From the Doctrine of Christian Discovery to Dominion Theology Permalink
The Doctrine of Christian Discovery is a series of fifteenth-century papal bulls that served as the theological and legal justification for the colonization ...
The U.S. Government’s Claim of a Right of Domination Permalink
Joseph Story is regarded as a genius and a giant in the legal profession. This Outcome pointer preserves canonical archive context. Archive context. Archive.
What Doctrine of Discovery Statements of Religious Repudiation Reveal Permalink
Nations formulate doctrines that define and guide their relations toward other nations. The Monroe Doctrine, and the Truman, Carter, and Bush Doctrines are.
Digital Testimony of the Haudenosaunee Permalink
The Haudenosaunee are embarking on an historic project about the 500-year history of the Haudenosaunee, their relationship with Europe and America and their ...
Onondaga Nation to restore sacred creek after colonial theft Permalink
Onondaga Creek, muddied by more than 100 years of pollution, may soon flow with a renewed glimmer under the care of its original protectors, the Onondaga Nat...
How we met the Doctrine of Discovery. A Maya commentary - Doctrine of Discovery Permalink
It was an ordinary evening on October 9, 2018 when, scrolling down my mouse wheel randomly looking at posts on Facebook something suddenly caught my…
City of Sherrill v. Oneida Indian Nation, 544 U.S. 197 (2005): THE DOCTRINE OF CHRISTIAN DISCOVERY AND DOMINATION AND THE DENIAL OF TREATY RIGHTS Permalink
This shameful, land mark decision by the Supreme Court was issued just three weeks after the filing of the Onondaga Nation’s Land Rights Action. Archive.
Video: Steve Newcomb (Shawnee/Lenape) and Peter d’Errico continue a decades-long conversation about Indigenous Peoples Permalink
Steve Newcomb (Shawnee/Lenape) and Peter d’Errico continue a decades-long conversation about Indigenous Peoples.
Post: Steve Newcomb (Shawnee/Lenape) and Peter d’Errico continue a decades-long conversation about Indigenous Peoples Permalink
Steve Newcomb Talks With Peter d’Errico.
Reappraising the Doctrine of Discovery Permalink
Again, were we to inquire by what law or authority you set up a claim [to our land], I answer, none! Your laws extend not into our country, nor ever did.
Race, Religion, and Nationalism in the 21st Century Permalink
This Special Issue invites submissions that interrogate the intersection between race, religion, and nationalism in the 21st century. Submissions might explo...