How Mormons Enslaved & Erased Native American Children

Cults to Consciousness

Jul 24

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Shownote

Following up the enlightening interview with Ember Hudson, today she joins us LIVE to further discuss Native slavery, which is the least discussed aspects of early Utah history. Early Mormon settlement in Utah profoundly impacted Native communities throug...

Highlights

In this live follow-up episode, Ember Hudson returns to delve deeper into the often-overlooked history of Native slavery in early Utah, exploring how Mormon settlement and doctrine shaped the lives of Indigenous communities. The conversation uncovers the painful legacy of the Indian Placement Program, the legalization of Native slavery, and the ongoing cultural erasure that continues to resonate today.

06:08

The doctrine taught Native Americans their darker skin was a curse.

18:44

The church's cultural erasure of Indigenous people is a form of ongoing coercion.

49:43

Live authentically and find healing outside of church narratives.

Chapters

What Doctrine Justified the Removal of Native Children?

00:00

How Did Legalized Slavery and Coercion Erase Native Heritage?

18:44

Why Do Land, Tattoos, and Hypocrisy Matter in This Story?

38:03

Transcript

Shelise Ann Sola: Hey, everyone. Welcome back to Cults to Consciousness. My name is Shelise Ann Sola, and I am joined again by Ember Hudson. Thanks for being here today. Ember Hudson: Thanks, Shelise, for having me. Glad to be back. Shelise Ann Sola: Yes...