01 | Welcome to the Gate
from Archives & Things Hosted by Melissa J. Nelson
Summary: In this episode, I welcome listeners to Archives & Things and explain the concept behind the creation of this podcast. Episode Resources: The podcast logo features the photograph, "Street View from Family Home" from my family archives. It was captured in October 1974 in Independent City, Jamaica. This archive was accumulated by my grandmother. My mother is the steward of these records. Land Acknowledgement: As you listen in, this podcast was recorded on the traditional territories of many Indigenous nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. The land I am on is covered by the Toronto Purchase Treaty 13, which was signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. This place is now home to many diverse Indigenous peoples from across North America. As a Black woman, I know that Black and Indigenous struggles and oppressions are deeply linked. The displacement and enslavement that came from settler colonialism were interconnected processes. I also acknowledge that settler colonialism is a current and ongoing process in this land. As I stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples, I am also grateful for the opportunity to live, create, and work on this land. Stay Connected: If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can follow, rate, and share it on Anchor, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my work, visit my blog at https://melissajnelson.com. You can connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter or contact me at [email protected].
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