Doctrine of Discovery
Books
The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery, by Sarah Augustine
Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery, by Steven Newcomb
Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery, by Mark Charles and Soong Chan-Rah
Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change, by Sherri Mitchell
Articles
Indigenous Leaders Hope Vatican’s Repudiation of Oppressive Colonial Concepts Leads to Change, by Nicole Winfield
The Real History of Mount Rushmore, by Ron Way
Domination and the Murder of George Floyd by Steven Newcomb
The Dark Side of Christian History: The Inquisition and Slavery, by Helen Ellerbe
How Local Wise Women Who Carried on Ancient Traditions were Exterminated by Christianity, by Barbara G. Walker
Statement by Honourable Murray Sinclair on the Pope’s Apology
Pope Francis’ “Penetential Voyage” to the First Peoples of Canada, by Matthew Fox
The Vatican Disavowed the Doctrine of Discovery. It’s Not Enough, by Takota Iron Eyes and Chase Iron Eyes
Websites
Film
Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code
Videos
Mark Charles at the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum
Independent presidential candidate Mark Charles, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, participates in the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum in Sioux City, Iowa.
Doctrine of Discovery: In the Name of Christ
The trailer for a documentary that teaches about the history of the Doctrine of Discovery, its basis in Christian theology, its effects on Indigenous Peoples today, and how we might start to undo it. The film features interviews with Indigenous scholars, leaders and activists from around the world, as well as Christian theologians and pastors. To see the full length version, go here.
Doctrine of Discovery
This short film is part of 8 short, testimonial films, on the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois.) The Iroquois are embarking on an historic project about the 500-year history of the Iroquois, their relationship with Europe and America and their prophesies that, if heard, can help us navigate the oncoming changes due to climate change. This series of short films is done via their testimony, and creates the space for the Iroquois to tell their story as they strive to uphold the traditions and the legacy of their people while also protecting the central tenents of their people and their relationship and care for the Earth.
The Invasion of America
Animated map of the theft of Turtle Island