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Reconnecting to Our Roots: Indigenous Wisdom, Colonialism, and Hope for the Next Generation
What does it mean to rediscover who we are in a world shaped by colonialism, disconnection, and environmental crisis?
In this episode of Insight with Justin G. Cobb, I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Little Hawk-Big Crow, who reflects on what she learned about being Indigenous while growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation and the journey that followed when she left the Rez to pursue her education.
Dr. Little Hawk-Big Crow shares how stepping into Western institutions revealed a deep sense of emptiness she encountered among many people disconnected from their land, culture, and community. Together, we explore the lasting impact of colonialism— not only on Indigenous communities, but also on our relationship with the Earth itself.
Our conversation moves through difficult truths about environmental destruction and climate change while also pointing toward a powerful source of hope: a new generation rediscovering the wisdom of their ancestors and reconnecting with the planet we all depend on.
This episode is an invitation to reflect on identity, belonging, responsibility, and the possibility of healing our relationship with the land— and with each other.
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In This Episode
• Growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation and learning what it means to be Indigenous
• Leaving the Rez to pursue higher education and encountering Western cultural disconnection
• The devastating environmental impacts of colonialism and climate change
• Reconnecting with our roots, our communities, and the natural world
• The hope Dr. Little Hawk-Big Crow sees in the next generation of leaders
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About the Host
Justin G. Cobb is the founder of Small Seeds Media and the creator of Insight with Justin G. Cobb, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of changemakers, community leaders, and visionaries working to build a more just and connected world.
