#doctrine-of-discovery

The International Law of Colonialism: The Doctrine of Discovery

Robert J. Miller traces how the Doctrine of Discovery became international law, enabling colonial claims over Indigenous land, rights and sovereignty.

The Journal for Cultural and Religious Theory·Apr 16·1 min read

Episode 18: MARK SAVAGE: “NATURAL RIGHTS” -- UNRAVELLING THE QUESTIONS

In our latest Domination Chronicles conversation with attorney Mark Savage, we revisit plenary power one of the central legal fictions of U.S. federal Indian law and ask what becomes possible when we …

Domination Chronicles Podcast·Mar 20·5 min read

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Episode 17: BRUCE McIVOR: LEGALIZED LAWLESSNESS

Peter d'Errico and Steven Newcomb and their guest Bruce McIvor discuss how the legal system—specifically in Canada—is used as a tool of ongoing colonization and domination.

Domination Chronicles Podcast·Mar 9·4 min read

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Silencing the Doctrine of Discovery – The Brazilian Process: Accidental Discoveries, Secret Manuscripts, Imaginary Lines and Myths

Alencar traces how the Doctrine of Discovery shaped Brazil through church-backed silence, racial myths, and colonial violence, urging decolonial accountability.

The Journal for Cultural and Religious Theory·Mar 3·1 min read

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Deconstructing the Erie Canal: Three Lessons for its Next Century

The Journal for Cultural and Religious Theory·Mar 3·2 min read

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Christian Control of Women and Mother Earth: The Doctrine of Discovery and the Doctrine of Male Domination

Wagner links church patriarchy and the Doctrine of Discovery to colonial violence, calling for Indigenous rematriation to restore women and the Earth.

The Journal for Cultural and Religious Theory·Mar 3·2 min read

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Using the Doctrine of Discovery to Increase Shared Language and Conceptual Frameworks Between Black and Indigenous Feminist Organizing

Nahar argues Doctrine of Discovery can build shared language between Black and Indigenous feminisms, strengthening solidarity against settler colonial power.

The Journal for Cultural and Religious Theory·Mar 3·2 min read

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Episode 15: “STOLEN LAND”: THE DANGER AND LIMITATION OF PERFORMATIVE SPEECH

Peter P. d'Errico and Steven Newcomb, explores the deep historical and legal structures of stolen land and the right of domination.

Domination Chronicles Podcast·Feb 19·4 min read

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Mother Earth's Pandemic: The Doctrine of Discovery

This conference will connect the dots between our current pandemic, environmental devastation, the Doctrine of Discovery, and a way forward.

Adam DJ Brett·Jun 30·4 min read

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