Dr. Pius Kamau speaks with Karen Wilde and Linda Baker about Native American perspectives on Independence Day, (July 4th). Linda is a member of the Tribal Council of the Southern Ute Tribe and Karen is the Native American Indian Relations Manager for Boulder County and a well respected citizen of both the Muscogee Creek Nation and Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Karen and Linda offer compelling insights into the complexities of Native American identity, historical challenges, and the nuanced relationship with American national holidays like the 4th of July. They discuss the impact of colonized traditions, spiritual beliefs among Native American tribes and the persistence of indigenous cultures for unity among tribes.

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