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Burn The Wagon
by Burn The Wagon
Come join as indigenous people come together to verbally burn The Wagon that is Capitalism, Patriarchy and Colonialism. This podcast is to amplify indigenous voices our stories and to tell our history in a way it hasn't been told in the history books.
Episodes
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Episode 50: Carolyn
Co-founder of Kua'aina Associates, an indigenous arts and culture organization.
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Episode 49: Juan Dominguez
no guest today just trying out my new camera and letting my brain wonder
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Episode 48: Kii Johnson
Kii Johnson shares their journey as a Native artist and tattooer, exploring cultural roots, traditional practices, and the importance of intentionality in ancestral markings. Discover how art and tattooing serve as powerful tools for healing, identity, and cultural revitalization.
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Episode 47: Safaa from The Baytals
In this interview, Safaa The Baytals shares their musical journey, influences, and the importance of cultural roots, activism, and spiritual connection. They discuss reggae, reggae legends, the impact of music on social change, and the fight for justice in Palestine and Iran.
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Episode 46: G-Heaven's Art and Activism
On this episode, Miguel Franco, aka G-Heaven, shares his journey from Santa Cruz roots to becoming an artist and community organizer. He discusses gentrification, his Salvadorian heritage, art, mental health, and community activism, offering insights into resilience and cultural identity.
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Episode 45: Embracing Identity: The Journey of Jackie Fawn
On this episode of Burn the Wagon, host and guest Jackie Fawn discuss the intersection of identity, environmental advocacy, and the role of art in community activism. Jackie shares her experiences as a WASHO member and half Filipino, reflecting on the complexities of her heritage. The…
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Episode 44: The Cats
The Indigenous Cats come on the show to talk about their journey as hip hop artists, the importance of having ceremony in your life, and their up-coming show on January 24th in Santa Cruz, California.
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Episode 43: embracing our creativity w/ Ken Mayfield
Ken engages in a heartfelt conversation with artist Ken Mayfield, exploring his journey from sports to art, the importance of community and mentorship, and the transformative power of sobriety. Ken shares insights into his artistic influences, the role of cultural traditions in his work, and the...
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Episode 42: A Journey with Lady Shug
Lady Shug speaks with me about the intersections of indigenous culture, their journey as a drag performer, and how drag intersects with their activism like feeding and clothing the un-housed community.
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Episode 41- Empowering Tribal Communities
On this episode of the Burn the Wagon podcast, Priest Martinez discusses the importance of cultural heritage, financial literacy, and community engagement among tribal members. He emphasizes the need for revitalizing WAPPO traditions, addressing housing challenges on reservations, and fostering...
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Episode 40: learning from our elders
on this episode Auntie Mo leads a panel with Gramma Jo and Aunt Del talking about the rules they learned growing up, the paths they took and what it took for them to come back to traditional ways and much more.
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Episode 39: The Power of Indigenous Voices with Steph Little Bird
Steph Little Bird speaks with me about the complexities of indigenous idesntity and gives us insights into their new childerens book they are writing and illustrating. We also discuss how art can be a powerful medium for expressing indigenous voices.
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Episode 38: Alliance for Felix Cove with Theresa Harlan
Theresa and I talk about or shared experiences of being adopted and why its important to tell our stories. She also explains her ongoing fight to get her families land back, Felix Cove, in Tomales Bay. To support Teresa's efforts, please visit: https://www.alliance4felixcove.org/
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Episode 37: Art & Culture with Eric Wilder
We welcome back Eric for his second appearance on the podcast. He tells us stories of his journey as an artist and gives thanks to his friends and family who supported him along the way. Eric also talks about whats new with his art and whats next.
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Episode 36: Celebrating Indigenous Life with Lee
Lee is a talented photographer/artist who speaks with me about his tribe's culture, community engagement, and his journey of photographing the punk scene.
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Episode 35: Cultural Identity Through Food with Alex Suniga
Alex Suniga is a chef out of Santa Cruz. We talk about the value in sharing cultures with food and the ways in which food brings people together and creates community.
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Episode 34: Hoopin' Over Seas with Duelle Gore
My guest Duelle Gore grew up on the rez in Florida playing basketball and wrestling gators. He went on to play basketball professionally in places like Mexico and London. We talk about his non-profit Rez famous mvmt (link below) which hosts native basketball camps to be a positive roll model to…
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Episode 33: Peggy's Place
I recently got the opportunity to go on our local radio, KGUA 88.3. There I spoke with Peggy Berryhill where we talked about the beginning of Burn the Wagon, where I get my inspiration from, and where I want to take things in the future.
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Episode 32:Simply of Service with Isaac a.k.a Z
Isaac comes to discuss growing up in major farming town like Watsonville, CA, the importance of going to places like Standing Rock and being on the front lines of a social movement. I thank Isaac for inspiring me years ago to keep showing up to protests and demonstrations.
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Episode 31: History of our Rez with Sal Martinez
Our friend Sal is back to talk about the history of the Manchester and Point Arena Reservations, being a story teller, his earliest memories of playing the grass game, and also what advice he would give to his 16 year old self.
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Episode 30: Lessons on Legacy with Chunn & Shimma Carrillo
Today, we reflect on the importance of legacy with Chunn Carrillo and his sister Shimma. They talk about all the things they've learned from their father, Clem, such as traditions, songs, and regalia making. We speak about the importance of Chunn naming his children indigenous names as well as...
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Episode 29: Ras K’Dee - Finding Identity
Cousin Ras K’Dee comes on to speak about exploring his Afro-Indigenous identity. We talk about his journey into the music production world including how he got started as a hip hop artist, and touring with AudioPharmacy. Ras also tells us about the creation of The Nest, a vision for community.
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Episode 28: Gathering with Loved Ones
Cousins Nans and Linda come to speak about their first memories gathering; whether its acorns, sea weed, kelp, or anything else. We talk about the process that goes into giving us our Indian Names, who gave them to us, and the ceremonies behind them. We also have conversations about if…
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Episode 27: Reflections from the Rez - Ceremony and Change
In this heartfelt episode, Juan Dominguez sits down with Linda Lawson and Elliott Aguayo to explore the power of connection, memory, and hope. Together, they share their first experiences at ceremony, growing up on the reservation, and the influences that shaped their journeys. This conversation...
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Episode 26: Hay:u Music
Hay:u speaks about reconnecting with culture, being a sober hip hop artist, and how all of this has had a positive influence on him and his family.
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Episode 25: LIVE at Unity Conference 2024
Listen to a special live episode from my time at the National Unity Conference in Portland, Oregon. We got to hear from a variety of inspiring natives from all over the country.
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Episode 24: Sarah Good Medicine
Sarah speaks with me about what it means to be a good auntie, creating spaces for our two-spirited relatives, and what its like being a two-spirited hip hop battle artist.
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Episode 23: Niko Otis
Niko Otis talks to us about his work in land conservancy, pursuing his passion as a rapper, and the inspiration he draws from his father and grandfather.
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Episode 22: LIVE Seeds of Resistance
Seeds of Resistance Live panel featuring Shah Noor, Sheridan Noelani and Basma Rumman. Together, we discuss the struggles of our relatives across the world suffering from genocide.
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Episode 21: J.T. of Tha Hood Squad
J.T. is part of an art collective called Hood Squad based in Palo Alto, California. He speaks to us about what it takes to feed and clothe our communities in need as well as protecting them from police violence. We also talk about Hood Squad's most recent documentary.
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Episode 20: OG Natal
OG Natal speaks about his time spent in the prison system, reconnecting to his culture, and his hip hop journey https://youtube.com/channel/UCLT_fMJ0zrQkYBG5i3HP5aA?si=sbtxtn3ofvjICqJr
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Episode 19: Cliff Taylor
Cliff Taylor is an author and poet from the Ponca tribe of Nebraska. He talks to me about what inspires him in his art, how he dealt with the toxic masculinity growing up, and what its like living in Astoria, Oregon. Sound Mixer: Chris Manning
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Episode 18: Lizz Rivera
Liz talks with me about dealing with her sobriety, reconnecting with her culture, and creating Nink, the native magazine dedicated to amplifying native tattoo artisits.
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Episode 17: Poppy Gallegos-Zingarelli
Poppy talks with me about changing the curriculum in youth camps, being an urban native in San Francisco, and the importance of finding native community at UC Berkley.
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Episode 16: Hands Lopez
Hands talks about the importance of supporting native artists, getting into the fashion game, and his upcoming event called The Finest Feathers Fashion show.
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Episode 14: Live at the Oakland Museum of Art with Vic
Vic talks about what its like growing up native in the village of Lisjan also know as Oakland California and what its like seeing the gentrification taking place. They also tell us about their work with the SOGOREA TE' LAND TRUST, their art, and more...
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Episode 13: Klee Benally
Klee talks about the importance of protecting our un-housed community, what Decolonize means to him and how the topic of Decolonization plays into the creation of his board game, Burn The Fort.
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Episode 12: Stewie G
Stewie G talks to me about life in the Bay, HGS Savage Fam, and what its like being a native rapper.
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Episode 11: Sheridan Noelani Enomoto
Sheridan and I talk about traditional Hawaiian values, the importance of our rivers and mountains, as well as stopping the commercialization of Hula and much more .
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Episode 10: Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker
Tiśina talks to me about the top knot classes she holds in Sonoma County, the importance control burning has to native culture, and what Decolonize means to her.
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Episode 4: Eric Wilder
Eric Wilder is a local artist of the Kashia band of Pomo Indians. We discuss the spirituality within his tribe, his family, and how he implements these teaching into his art today.
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Episode 9: Martina Morgan
Martina is a skilled basket weaver from the Kashia band of Pomo Indians. She tells me about her work with the Pomo Basket Weaver's Society, her love for her culture, and what it means to take care of the land we are given
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Episode 8: Morning Star
Morning Star has been advocating for indigenous rights her entire life. She talks to me about growing up in the Oakland AIM house and how it raised closely with native practices. We also talk about her involvement in saving the salmon population and its relation to natives survival.
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Episode 7: Irene Juarez O’Connell
Irene is an artist and activist in Santa Cruz, California. We talk about her work with uplifting migrant farmworkers, advocating for their rights, and how social/environmental justice translates into her work as a muralist.
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Episode 6: Thairie Ritchie
A special Black History Month episode with Thairie Ritchie. Thairie is a local organizer in Santa Cruz, California. We talk about the origin of Black History Month, as well as issues affecting black and brown people today that require action from the local to the federal level.
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Episode 5: Rose Hammock
Rose is a gifted basket weaver and jewelry maker from Santa Rosa, California. We speak about the importance of learning from our elders, what Decolonize means to her, and the MMIW movement.
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Episode 3: TJ Talamoni-Marks
T.J. talks about growing up in Lake County and getting in touch with his culture. We also talk with him about what its like traveling as a student athlete.
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Episode 2: Bernadette Smith
Bernadette talks with me about growing up on the Manchester Point Arena reservation, where her sister was tragically murdered. We discussed overcoming loss, Native Environmentalism, and what we can do to bring justice for Native American women.
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Episode 1: Sal Martinez
I speak with Sal Martinez. Sal is a school board member and resident of the Manchester-Point Arena band of Pomo Indians. We discuss native activism, language, culture and what we can do as indigenous people to help our communities thrive
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Come join as indigenous people come together to verbally burn The Wagon that is Capitalism, Patriarchy and Colonialism. This podcast is to amplify indigenous voices our stories and to tell our history in a way it hasn't been told in the history books.
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