Residential Schools & Capitalism with Jimmy Lee Beason II

This episode dives into the nightmarish reality of residential schools and their connection to capitalism. Here are some of the issues we discuss:The history of the residential school systemThe connection between residential schools and the militaryHow these facilities promoted capitalist valuesHow residential school allowed for the theft of land“Outing programs” that tried to make Indigenous children into farm laborers and servantsIndigenous erasure and how it was perpetuated by these “schools”Native activismProfessor Jimmy Lee Beason II is a member of the Osage Nation. He is also a Professor in the Indigenous American Indian Studies Department at Haskell University in Lawrence, Kansas – a facility that was once the site of a residential school. Through his work, he’s able to share Indigenous history, culture, and values with Native youth and adults. In teaching and mentoring Indigenous students, Jimmy’s decolonial work combats the legacy of Indigenous erasure perpetuated by the residential school system across Turtle Island. Follow Jimmy on Instagram @osage_native_scholar and you can find links to his written works and interviews on Linktree.Osage Native Cooler (spirit-free)This spirit-free cocktail is a refreshing non-alcoholic riff on a classic Cooler. Jimmy prefers cucumber and mint but try it with any fruit and herb combination like strawberry and basil or use cilantro instead of mint. A non-alcoholic spirit such as Seedlip helps to add the flavor and body of a alcoholic spirit without any of the booze and can really elevate and add complexity to your favorite spirit-free cocktail. Try finding one—it’s worth the effort!Osage Native Cooler60    ml    Non-alcoholic Spirit like Seedlip Garden 10815    ml    Honey or simple sugar syrup22    ml    Fresh Lime Juice6        Slices of fresh cucumber6-8         Mint leaves                 Small pinch of salt1-3        Slices of Jalapeno (optional)            Mineral or carbonated water to top    In a cocktail shaker add the slices of cucumber, jalapeno (if using) and non-alcoholic spirit and muddle very well. Add the rest of the ingredients except the carbonated water and shake with ice. Fine strain into a Collins glass filled with cubed ice. Top with your favorite carbonated water and garnish with a slice of cucumber and mint bouquet.Glassware:      Collins glassGarnish:         Cucumber slice and Mint bouquetABV:             0%Pro Tip: if not using a non-alcoholic spirit, use 35ml of honey or simple sugar syrup, 45ml lime juice, and 30ml of water instead. Support the showCocktails & Capitalism is an anticapitalist labor of love, but we could use your help to make this project sustainable. If you can support with even a dollar a month, that would really help us continue to educate, agitate, and amplify the voices of those who are working to dismantle capitalism and create a better world.https://www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcapitalismFollow us on Instagram and TwitterSome episodes on YouTube. Subscribe & enjoy! Cheers!