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Episode 23 examines bishops, papal bulls, revocation, and the deeper problem of domination behind the Doctrine of Discovery.

Domination Chronicles 023: Bishops, Papal Bulls, and the Problem of Domination →
Steven T. Newcomb Publishes JCRT Article on Christian Discovery and Domination

Indigenous Law Institute announces Steven T. Newcomb’s JCRT article on his decades-long inquiry into the Doctrine of Christian Discovery, domination, Native nations, and colonial law.

Steven T. Newcomb Publishes JCRT Article on Christian Discovery and Domination →

A focused Indigenous Law Institute resource connecting the language of domination, federal Indian law, Inter Caetera, and Johnson v. M’Intosh to Episode 22 of Domination Chronicles.

Domination Chronicles: Where Are We Now? →

Episode 21 unpacks tribal sovereignty, limited sovereignty, Cohen's Handbook, and federal domination.

Domination Chronicles 021: Tribal Sovereignty 101: Limited Sovereignty, Federal Domination, and the Language Trap →

Episode 20 critiques the federal Indian law trust doctrine as domination hidden inside protective language.

Domination Chronicles 020: Untrustworthy Trust: Domination, Fear, and Fearlessness →

Episode 19 centers Loretta Afraid of Bear-Cook on Oglala Lakota community, language, tradition, and resistance.

Domination Chronicles 019: Loretta Afraid of Bear-Cook: Living in Oglala Lakota Community →

Episode 18 features Mark Savage on natural rights, plenary power, treaties, and original free existence.

Domination Chronicles 018: Mark Savage: Natural Rights - Unravelling the Questions →

Episode 17 features Bruce McIvor on legalized lawlessness, reconciliation, First Nations, and colonial legal systems.

Domination Chronicles 017: Bruce McIvor: Legalized Lawlessness →