Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
For generations, Indigenous people across North America have said the same thing: They took our land.
But what happens when they don't just take the land — they try to erase the people, too?
This episode of the Indigenous Series explores one of the most overlooked chapters in American history: the systematic effort to strip Native people of their identity, their ancestry, and their connection to the land. We examine the legacy of Virginia's 1924 Racial Integrity Act, a law rooted in eugenics and white supremacy that reclassified Native people as "colored," altered public records, and created what many Tribal leaders call a "paper genocide."
The consequences are still felt today. Many Indigenous communities continue to fight for recognition, sovereignty, and the ability to prove who they have always known themselves to be. Meanwhile, debates over land ownership, federal recognition, sacred sites, and historical truth remain as relevant as ever.
Join us as we ask difficult questions:
Who owns the land?
How was it taken?
How were Native identities erased from official records?
What does justice look like today?
And why are Indigenous voices still fighting to be heard?
Featuring Indigenous scholars, activists, historians, and community leaders, this conversation challenges conventional narratives and explores the enduring impact of colonization on Native communities across America.
Because before they took the land, they had to deny who the people were.
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For generations, Indigenous people across North America have said the same thing: They took our land.
But what happens when they don't just take the land — they try to erase the people, too?
This episode of the Indigenous Series explores one of the most overlooked chapters in American history: the systematic effort to strip Native people of their identity, their ancestry, and their connection to the land. We examine the legacy of Virginia's 1924 Racial Integrity Act, a law rooted in eugenics and white supremacy that reclassified Native people as "colored," altered public records, and created what many Tribal leaders call a "paper genocide."
The consequences are still felt today. Many Indigenous communities continue to fight for recognition, sovereignty, and the ability to prove who they have always known themselves to be. Meanwhile, debates over land ownership, federal recognition, sacred sites, and historical truth remain as relevant as ever.
Join us as we ask difficult questions:
Who owns the land?
How was it taken?
How were Native identities erased from official records?
What does justice look like today?
And why are Indigenous voices still fighting to be heard?
Featuring Indigenous scholars, activists, historians, and community leaders, this conversation challenges conventional narratives and explores the enduring impact of colonization on Native communities across America.
Because before they took the land, they had to deny who the people were.
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/5280400993943552
