Ep 3 - It’s Never A Strategy To Remain Quiet with Nick Tilsen

A call for big, bad, bold courage.What does true climate action look like when it’s rooted in sovereignty, resistance, and liberation? In this powerful episode of A People’s Climate, Shilpi Chhotray sits down with Nick Tilsen—Oglala Lakota land defender and CEO of NDN Collective—to unpack the meaning of LandBack, the historic fight for the Black Hills, the release of political prisoner Leonard Peltier, and the deep ties between Indigenous struggles and Palestinian resistance. From direct action at Mount Rushmore to building legal strategies against unjust laws, this conversation is a call for big, bad bold courage.Key TopicsThe LandBack movement as a critical climate solutionNick Tilsen’s arrest at the 2020 Mount Rushmore action in defense of sacred lands and climate justiceThe release of Leonard Peltier after nearly 50 years in prison and its importance for today’s activistsParallels between Indigenous resistance and the struggle for Palestinian liberationLegal strategies to defend environmental movements against criminalizationPracticing liberation in daily life and building a future rooted in justiceResources to ExploreNDN CollectiveNick Tilsen’s Podcast: LandBack for The PeopleLandBackThe Fallout From The Greenpeace Verdict (The Nation)CreditsPresented by Counterstream Media and The NationPowered by Wildseeds FundHost: Shilpi ChhotrayExecutive Producer: Mindy Ramaker Engineer: Francisco Núñez-CaprilesProject Manager: Marianella Núñez Additional Research: Marianella NúñezLearn more at apeoplesclimate.orgWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and let us know your thoughts.Love what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps others discover the show.Find us instagram: @counterstream_media