Tiokasin’s guest is our friend Steven T. Newcomb (Shawnee, Lenape). Steve is a scholar, educator, author, journalist, film producer, public speaker and workshop leader/facilitator. He is internationally recognized for his more than four decades of research and writing on the origins of federal Indian law and international law dating back to the early days of Christendom, most notably focused on the doctrine of Christian discovery and domination. Tiokasin and Steve discuss the meaning of the term “human.”

Steve is the author of "Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery" (Fulcrum Publishing, 2008 and Chicago Review Press) and a Producer of the 2015 documentary film, "The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code” directed and produced by Sheldon Wolfchild (Dakota). More information: http://originalfreenations.com/. He is available for film screenings and talks. For more information and booking: http://originalfreenations.com/ Go to PBS to see Oyate Woyaka (“The People Speak), directed by Bryant High Horse (Sicangu Lakota), and George McAuliffe. Steve is an executive producer of the documentary.

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Music selection

1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song)

Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters

Album: Tahi (1993)

Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand)

2. Song Title: Fragile

Artist: Sting

Album: My Songs (Live) (2019)

Label: A&M