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In this episode of the Laura Flanders Show, we discuss the resilience of the Diné (Navajo) Nation and Indigenous communities across continents as they confront corporate giants, as seen in the documentary "Powerlands". Joining us are director Ivey-Camille Manybeads Tso, and community organizer Kim Smith of the Diné (Navajo) Nation.

📚 Episode Overview
In the documentary "Powerlands," director Ivey-Camille Manybeads Tso journeys across three continents and meets Indigenous communities resisting powerful extractive corporations like Peabody Coal and BHP Petroleum. From Southwest USA to Colombia, the Philippines, Mexico, and the Standing Rock Reservation, these communities, deeply rooted in the land and traditions, unite in their fight against resource extraction and corporate exploitation. In this episode of the Laura Flanders Show, Manybeads Tso and community organizer Kim Smith, both from the Diné (Navajo) Nation, discuss the film's insights and the urgent call to action echoed by global climate reports.

🌐 The Diné (Navajo) Nation's Strength and Global Solidarity
Big Oil, Gas and mining companies are in the backyard of the Diné (Navajo) Nation. “Powerlands” uncovers how these same extractive corporations are also operating in every continent — and causing serious harm to nature, people and our climate. Today’s guests from the Diné (Navajo) Nation discuss the interconnectedness of Indigenous struggles around the world.

“Standing Rock showed us what is to come, especially when you look at the police state, the military force and imperialism in this country . . . You're seeing it all over the world, [police] have all of this heavy machinery to take and kill what they see is in their path.” - Kim Smith

“We’re seeing this huge transcontinental movement that is forming in Oaxaca with wind power . . . The win that happened last October in Colombia, requiring mining corporations to clean up after themselves, that's huge for every place on the planet who is currently affected by mining . . .” Ivey-Camille Manybeads Tso

Guests:
Ivey-Camille Manybeads Tso (Diné): Director, Powerlands; Award-Winning Filmmaker
Kim Smith (Diné): Community Organizer, Nihi K'é Baa' (For Our Relatives) Mutual Aid; Co-Founder, Indigenous Goddess Gang Publication

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