To wrap our 2025 season, we're diving into what is happening in Alaska. How Indigenous people in Alaska are fighting to protect the ecological biodiversity, their subsistence rights, wildlife, and to keep minerals in the ground. Historically roads being built in Alaska have been the ways in which they've exploited the people and the land. One current project being proposed is Ambler Road, over 200 miles of road, in one of the most prescient lands in the world. We sat down with Ricko DeWilde, Diloola Erickson, Naawéiyaa Tagaban who've come all the way from Alaska to share their story of organizing and resistance to protect their way of life.

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NDN Collective launched the "Feed The People" campaign in response to the SNAP benefits crisis. The U.S. Government shutdown is disrupting SNAP, deepening food insecurity in many Native and rural communities. The crisis is not just about hunger — it reflects the erosion of systems that once ensured community health and sovereignty of food sources.

The "Feed the People" campaign is a call to action for funding mutual aid support in response to the disruption of SNAP in the Oceti Sakowin. While responding to the urgent needs of our community, we are also strengthening traditional food systems and collaborating with Indigenous-led projects focused on food sovereignty.

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Guests: Ricko DeWilde, Diloola Erickson, Naawéiyaa Tagaban
Host: Nick Tilsen
Executive Producer: Willi White
Music: Mato Wayuhi
Editor: Willi White
Digital Engagement: Angie Solloa
Production Support: Layne L. LeBeaux

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In this episode, we talk about LANDBACK in the Black Hills. The battle for the Black Hills is the longest legal battle over land in the American judicial system. In 1980, the Supreme Court ruled that the stealing of the Black Hills was one of the most gross violations of the Constitution in US history. Nick is joined by revered Lakota elders and spiritual leaders Richard Moves Camp and Robert Two Crow, as well as NDN Collective President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott and HeSapa LANDBACK organizer Anissa Martin to reflect and discuss He Sapa LANDBACK efforts.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Reflections on the spiritual significance of the He Sapa
• Political history of the Black Hills
• The Black HIlls Restoration Act strategy

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To learn about our big wins and hear stories from our grantees and loan relative across Turtle Island, read our 2024 Impact Report on our website at: https://ndncollective.org/impact-reports

EPISODE CREDITS:
Guests: Richard Moves Camp, Robert Two Crow, Wizipan Little Elk Garriott, Anissa Martin
Host: Nick Tilsen
Executive Producer: Willi White
Music: Mato Wayuhi
Editor: Willi White
Digital Engagement: Angie Solloa
Production Support: Layne L. LeBeaux

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When Nick was 13-years-old he wrote Leonard Peltier a letter. In that letter he said he would fight for his freedom until the day he is free. In this profoundly personal episode, Nick sits down with Leonard to talk about his journey, his struggle, and what he means to the people.

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Support Leonard by buying his artwork: https://www.lphawkmanii.org/
Read about NDN Collective's effort to bring Leonard Peltier home: https://ndnco.cc/LpHome
Watch the short film GIIWE about bring Leonard home: https://ndnco.cc/giiwe
Follow the Free Leonard Peltier film: https://freeleonardfilm.com/

SUPPORT OUR WORK
Support the For the People Campaign today! Your donation to NDN Collective directly supports Indigenous organizers, Nations, Tribes, and communities leading the fight for justice and liberation. Donate now to fund the frontlines, fuel the movement, and rematriate wealth. https://ndnco.cc/ftpcdonate

NDN COLLECTIVE'S IMPACT:
To learn about our big wins and hear stories from our grantees and loan relative across Turtle Island, read our 2024 Impact Report on our website at: https://ndncollective.org/impact-reports

EPISODE CREDITS:
Guest: Leonard Peltier
Host: Nick Tilsen
Executive Producer: Willi White
Music: Mato Wayuhi
Editor: Willi White
Digital Engagement: Angie Solloa
Production Support: Layne L. LeBeaux

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