EP 130: The New Trail of Tears with Naomi Schaefer Riley

This episode is about the state of affairs on reserves and reservations in the USA and Canada. We talk with Naomi Schaefer Riley about her book, The New Trail of Tears, and about the reality that Native Americans and indigenous people have the highest addiction, suicide, abuse and poverty rates of any racial group in America. She details how property rights, autonomy, and equal legal protection could go a long way in changing the current standard of living. We also dive into education, the bureau of Indian affairs, the Indian child welfare act, colonialism, and how money handed out by the government and tribal leadership contributes to the rhythm of life on a reservation. Be prepared to have ideas questioned as Naomi pushes us to not just look at history as the source of all these issues, but modern day policy and “accepted” thoughts and beliefs as well. GUEST: Naomi Schaefer Riley https://www.naomiriley.com SPONSOR: Pretty Little Light Candle Co. https://prettylittlelightcandleco.com Rowe Casa: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1 FIND US: www.theboomclapcommunity.com www.instagram.com/boomclappodcast www.instagram.com/cecily.dickey www.Instagram.com/ritarogersco