Sherri Mitchell: Sacred Instructions and Rematriation | Matriarch Movement Podcast

In this conversation, Shayla Ouellette Stonechild interviews Sherri Mitchell, an Indigenous author, attorney, and activist. They discuss the concept of rematriation, Sherri's personal journey and connection to the land, the changes in Indigenous representation, and the impact of technology on our connection to nature. Sherri shares her insights on the importance of collective healing and the role of Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people in leadership. They also explore the significance of Indigenous oral traditions, and the need for guidance from elders, discussing the balance of masculine and feminine energies and the responsibility of individuals to co-create a harmonious future together.

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Sherri Mitchell -Weh’na Ha’mu Kwasset, is an Indigenous attorney, activist, and author from the Penobscot Nation. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona’s Roger’s College of Law, specializing in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy. She is an alumna of the American Indian Ambassador Program, and the Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program. Sherri is the author of the award-winning book, Sacred Instructions; Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change, which has been published in four languages. She is also a contributor to more than a dozen anthologies, including the best seller, All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, along with Resetting Our Future: Empowering Climate Action in the United States, and My life: Growing Up Native in America. Sherri is also the founding Director of the Land Peace Foundation, an Indigenous educational organization that focuses on Indigenous leadership, environmental justice, land rematriation, and kinship building. The Land Peace Foundation has provided training for some of the largest environmental NGO’s on the planet, helping them develop better policies and procedures for engaging with Indigenous Peoples living on the front lines of climate change.

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(00:00) Introduction and Personal Connection
(02:48) Understanding Rematriation
(08:35) Sherri's Journey and Connection to the Land
(17:14) Changes in Indigenous Representation
(25:14) Advice for Indigenous Women and Two-Spirit People
(27:46) The Impact of Technology on Connection to Nature
(34:00) The Loss of Humanity in a Technological World
(36:01) Rematriation and Cultural Reconnection
(39:06) The Importance of Indigenous Oral Tradition
(42:28) Seeking Guidance from Elders
(45:20) Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies
(49:09) The Journey of Peace and Friendship
(53:07) Empowering Women Through Gathering