Indigenous Rights Radio

Hosted by Rematriation founder and Haudenosaunee media creator Michelle Schenandoah, the 5-episode Rematriated Voices series brings together some of the most influential Indigenous voices of our time to share knowledge, values, and solutions urgently needed in a world grappling with division, ecological crisis, and social upheaval. Each episode highlights how Haudenosaunee principles, rooted in matrilineal culture, ecological balance, and collective responsibility, offer powerful frameworks for addressing issues such as democracy, land justice, food sovereignty, and the societal obligations to future generations. Episode 1: Doctrine of Discovery - Indigenous women are working alongside allies to educate the public about the Doctrine of Discovery, the political and legal justification for colonization of indigenous lands across the planet. Featuring: Mohawk Bear Clan Mother Louise “Mommabear” McDonald Herne, attorney and educator Beverly Jacobs, and Sarah Bradley and Brittany Koteles from Land Justice Futures.

Episode 5, Matrilineal Men: Neal Powless, 2025 American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and Haudenosaunee Nationals leader; Chief Spencer Lyons, Onondaga Hawk Clan; Chief Brennen Ferguson, Tuscarora Clan. The Rematriated Voices series brings together some of the most influential Indigenous voices of our time to share knowledge, values, and solutions urgently needed in a world grappling with division, ecological crisis, and social upheaval. Each episode highlights how Haudenosaunee principles, rooted in matrilineal culture, ecological balance, and collective responsibility, offer powerful frameworks for addressing issues such as democracy, land justice, food sovereignty, and the societal obligations to future generations. Image: From left: Michelle Schenandoah, host of Rematriated Voices and founder of Rematriation. Louise McDonald Herne (“Mommabear”), Mohawk Bear Clan Mother. The late Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner – Historian and leader in women’s studies.

Episode 4, Eve Meets Sky Woman: Louise McDonald Herne (“Mommabear”), Mohawk Bear Clan Mother; the late Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner, groundbreaking historian and women’s studies pioneer. “Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not only a time to honor our past and celebrate our people of today, but also to listen to Indigenous knowledge keepers who carry wisdom for navigating our future,” said Schenandoah. “Rematriated Voices uplifts these teachings as essential tools for healing divides, rematriating democracy, and restoring balance with Mother Earth.” This is Episode 4 of a 5 part podcast. Image: From left: Michelle Schenandoah, host of Rematriated Voices and founder of Rematriation. Louise McDonald Herne (“Mommabear”), Mohawk Bear Clan Mother.

Episode 3, Hidden Roots of Democracy: Chief Brennen Ferguson, Tuscarora Clan; Louise McDonald Herne (“Mommabear”), Mohawk Bear Clan Mother; Chief Spencer Lyons, Onondaga Hawk Clan; Sandra Fox, Akwesasne Mohawk Faithkeeper. Produced in collaboration with Access Audio, a storytelling initiative from the Special Collections Research Center at Syracuse University Libraries, the Rematriated Voices series will also be available through public radio programming and companion podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and all major podcast platforms. This is Episode 3.

Episode 2, First Environment: Katsi Cook, a Mohawk midwife, activist, created the Woman is the First Environment Collaborative, a program that uplifts community-based projects and empowers Native women across generations. Robin Wall Kimmerer, a MacArthur Fellow and author of the New York Times best-seller Braiding Sweetgrass. The Rematriated Voices series brings together some of the most influential Indigenous voices of our time to share knowledge, values, and solutions urgently needed in a world grappling with division, ecological crisis, and social upheaval. Each episode highlights how Haudenosaunee principles, rooted in matrilineal culture, ecological balance, and collective responsibility, offer powerful frameworks for addressing issues such as democracy, land justice, food sovereignty, and the societal obligations to future generations. This is Episode 2. Image: From left: Michelle Schenandoah, host of Rematriated Voices and founder of Rematriation. Katsi Cook, a Mohawk midwife, activist, and creator of the Woman is the First Environment Collaborative, a program that uplifts community-based projects and empowers Native women across generations. Robin Wall Kimmerer, a MacArthur Fellow and author of the New York Times best-seller Braiding Sweetgrass.