Challenging Colonialism

Martin Rizzo-Martinez & Daniel Stonebloom•rss.com

Challenging Colonialism amplifies Indigenous perspectives on issues of concern to native Californian communities. It is our intention to create an educational resource where anyone can hear the perspectives of Indigenous peoples in their own words. It is not our intention to further colonize the narrative, or to misrepresent stories that are not our own. The podcast is produced by Martin Rizzo-Martinez, a Professor & Historian, and Daniel Stonebloom, a public school administrator. Our music is by G. Gonzales, and the logo art ("Chumash Revolt") is by Professor John Jota Leaños.

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s01e03 Weapons of Mass Destruction p.I: Dams and Colonization

In part one of a four part episode, we examine the negative environmental and cultural impact of hydroelectric dams, and the Indigenous-led movement to remove them. This episode explores the Indigenous-led movement to restore salmon in California rivers through dam removal. These dams, deemed Weapons of Mass Destruction by Winnemem Wintu Chief Caleen Sisk, have devastated salmon populations--and the communities whose histories have been in relationship with salmon since time immemorial. Intervie...

Feb 15, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

s01e02 The Matter of Shellmounds: Preserving Sacred Sites

This episode examines the San Francisco Bay Area mounded monuments known today as the Shellmounds. These sacred sites have long histories stretching back thousands of years, but are under threat by ongoing development projects. This episode explores the history and significance of these monuments, as well as the Indigenous-led fight to protect them. Challenging Colonialism in California is produced by Martin Rizzo-Martinez, Historian, & Daniel Stonebloom, a Public School Administrator. It is...

Feb 15, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Supplement to s01e01: Uncovering Difficult Histories at Santa Cruz Mission

This recording is the opening conversation entitled “Uncovering Difficult Histories at Santa Cruz Mission,” which was part of the Telling and Teaching the Truth of the California Missions event, held on August 27, 2021, preceding the Mission Bell removal. This opening conversation started with comments by Amah Mutsun Tribal Chair, Valentin Lopez, followed by Dr. Martin Rizzo-Martinez, State Park Historian for the Santa Cruz District. Martin is also the co-producer of this podcast. Music by G. Go...

Feb 15, 2022•44 min

s01e01 Instruments of Colonization

Episode 1 of a new podcast amplifying indigenous voices and providing context for contemporary events in California. This episode discusses the El Camino Real bells & Mission bells, their impact and legacy, and the movement for their removal. 30 minutes. Please leave your feedback, suggestions, reviews, and include ideas for future episodes. Please share and promote the podcast in your networks. For more information: https://removethebells.org/ Interviews were recorded by Martin Rizzo-Martin...

Feb 14, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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