Episode 4 of Eminazhichiget featuring Miskopwaaganikwe Leora Lynn Tadgerson
Episode 4 of Eminazhichiget features part 2 in our conversation with Miskopwaaganikwe Leora Lynn Tadgerson, Director of Reparations and Justice at the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan. Leora shares of the healing power of storytelling and listening and how the The Walking Together: Finding Common Ground Traveling Exhibit Project seeks to uncover, acknowledge and document the truth about Indigenous experiences in the MI Native American boarding schools by recording boarding school survivors. Leora also reflects powerfully about the continuing impact and legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery, how her own family inspires her commitment to her work, and how she nurtures trust and accountability in her efforts through bringing people together with love. Don’t miss this deeply moving and inspiring conversation!
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Eminazhichiget, which translates in Anishinaabemowin to “person who does good things for others,” is a new program and podcast from Title Track which celebrates Anishinaabek leaders.
Episode 4 Credits:
Miskopwaaganikwe Leora Lynn Tadgerson interviewed by Holly T. Bird
Produced by Holly T. Bird and Chris Good
Edited by Chris Good
Graphic by Chris Good
Music by Tom Binesiwegiizhig Peters
Eminazhichiget is a program of the Michigan-based nonprofit, Title Track. Learn more about our efforts “engaging creative practice to build resilient social-ecological systems that support clean water, racial equity, and youth empowerment” at titletrackmichigan.org
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In this clip from Episode 4, Leora shares what inspires her work as Director of Reparations and Justice at the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan.
In this clip, Leora shares about her efforts with the Walking Together: Finding Common Ground Traveling Exhibit Project and as Director of Reparations and Justice at the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan. The Traveling Exhibit provides space for boarding school survivors to share their stories as a piece of the essential truth-telling needed before any reconciliation is possible.