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Native America Calling: When the military is deployed against protesters

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

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When the military is deployed against protesters

President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to quell protests in Los Angeles has upped the ante when it comes to the response to direct action.

Native Americans turned to civil disobedience during high profile protests at Standing Rock and following George Floyd’s death more recently, and during the formation of the American Indian Movement more than a half century ago. Will the equation for direct action include confrontations with the U.S. military from now on?

Tune into Native America Calling to discuss what Native activists see for the future of public protests.

The movement against the Dakota Access Pipeline drew thousands of water protectors to North Dakota, where they were met with military and para-military force. Photo: Joe Brusky

Guests on Native America Calling

Dr. Robert Warrior (Osage), Hall Distinguished Professor of American Literature and Culture at the University of Kansas

Jacob Johns (Hopi and Akimel O’Odham/Gila River Pima), executive director of A Wisdom Keepers Delegation

Joel Garcia (Huichol), artist and cultural organizer and director of Meztli Projects