Seeding Sovereignty

What I Want You To Know About These Abortion Bans, As An Indigenous Woman

In this op-ed, Christine Nobiss, MA, Plains Cree/Saulteaux of the George Gordon First Nation, and Decolonizer with Seeding Sovereignty, discusses why abortion bans are a continuation of a colonial mentality and what Tribal Nations can do to fight…

By Christine Nobiss

What Everyone Can Learn About Women’s History From This Two-Spirit Love Story

In this op-ed, Eryn Wise, Jicarilla Apache/Laguna Pueblo, and communications director for Seeding Sovereignty, discusses two fiercely traditional, two-spirit warriors from history that embody the spirit of women’s resistance. To learn more and…

Why Black & Indigenous People Need Solidarity More Than Ever, According To Organizers

In this op-ed, Eryn Wise, Jicarilla Apache/Laguna Pueblo, communications director at Seeding Sovereignty, discusses the shared history between Black and Indigenous people in what is now the United States. To learn more and support our work, please…

Here’s How Indigenous Women Are Fighting For Legislation That Protects Women From Violence

In this op-ed, Christine Nobiss, MA, Plains Cree/Saulteaux of the George Gordon First Nation, and decolonizer with Seeding Sovereignty, discusses how indigenous women have been fighting against the expiration of the Violence Against Women Act…

By Christine Nobiss

Seeding Sovereignty

This monthly column by Seeding Sovereignty will offer an Indigenous woman's perspective on news, current events, and culture, with the aim of showcasing how native women are on the front lines of issues that affect all women. Indigenous women have been protecting our lands, families, and cultures for over 500 years: The women of Seeding Sovereignty work to carry on this tradition through the lens of intergenerational indigenous experiences, storytelling, journalism, and organizing across Turtle Island. To learn more and support our work, please visit www.seedingsovereignty.org.

Thanksgiving Promotes Whitewashed History, So I Organized Truthsgiving Instead

In this op-ed, Christine Nobiss, MA (Religious Studies), Plains Cree/Saulteaux of the George Gordon First Nation and Decolonizer with Seeding Sovereignty, explains why she organized Truthsgiving in resistance to Thanksgiving. Her work with Seeding…

By Christine Nobiss

What I’ve Learned About Practicing Self-Care As A Queer, Indigenous Activist

In this op-ed, Eryn Wise, Jicarilla Apache and Laguna Pueblo, Communications and Digital Director for Seeding Sovereignty, discusses practicing self-care as a queer, indigenous womxn activist in an emotionally tense and politically polarized nation.…

I'm An Indigenous Woman, & This Is What I Think Of Your "PocaHottie" Costume

In this op-ed, Jordan Marie Daniel, Kul Wicasa Lakota, co-director of Seeding Sovereignty’s political engagement program Rising ReSisters, discusses the ramifications of appropriating Native identities for a Halloween costume, with particular…

By Jordan Marie Daniel

This Is The Frightening Way Fossil Fuels & Violence Against Native Women Are Connected

In this op-ed, Eryn Wise, Jicarilla Apache/Laguna Pueblo, sheds light on the sexual abuses that happen in Indigenous communities as a result of extractive industries. Studies have shown with alarming consistency that Indigenous women experience…

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Need Your Attention This International Women’s Day

In this op-ed, activist Christine Nobiss, Plains Cree/Salteaux, explains how the fight for environmental sovereignty is directly linked with the growing issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women — and what you can do to help. In the United…

By Christine Nobiss

I Live On A Reservation 3 Hours From Standing Rock. This Is What My “Thanksgiving” Looks Like

Andreanne Catt is a youth leader in the movement for indigenous rights. She is part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nations and Sicangu Lakota, and works with Seeding Sovereignty, a non-profit that brings indigenous women together against dangerous…

By Andreanne Catt