This episode voices the article “Decolonizing Spirituality” written by Camryn Cutinello and narrated by Sam Carlson. Malia Valentine meets with Indigenous communities across the country, helping them protect their land and sacred sites. The article explores some harmful outcomes resulting from cultural appropriation such as the potential endangerment of the white sage plant.

“I think building a relationship with yourself and your own ancestors…can really bring about a lot of healing, and, I think, a feeling of belonging that is maybe being sought after from looking at other people’s culture.”  — Malia Valentine