S2E6: United We Stand – Michigan Voices

S2E6: United We Stand

A look into indigenous rights here at the University of Michigan with guest Samara Tobey, a class of 2021 graduate, activist, and urban native


S2E6 United We Stand Michigan Voices

The land that the University of Michigan sits on was a part of the largest Indigenous treaty ever signed by the US Government. Now? Indigenous representation is still at all time lows within higher education. In a conversation with Samara Tobey, we find out how the Indigenous student body is seeking social justice. Producer: Mia McCrumb

The land that the University of Michigan sits on was a part of the largest Indigenous treaty ever signed by the US Government. Now? Indigenous representation is still at all time lows within higher education. In a conversation with Samara Tobey, we find out how the Indigenous student body is seeking social justice.

What you’ll hear in this episode

  • In this episode, you will hear about one student’s experience trying to make change within the small indigenous community here at the University of Michigan, which programs are paving the way for change, and what you can do in aiding the Indigenous Peoples social justice movements.

Credits

  • Samara Tobey // Guest   samajack@umich.edu
  • Brad Gurwin (Pianist) & Stone Zhang (Videographer)
    • Bradley Gurwin – @bradleygurwin (Twitter)
    • Stone Zhang – @stonelikesrice (Twitter, Instagram)
    • Bradley Gurwin – https://www.bgurwin.dev/

Producer

Mia McCrumb

Senior BBA student interested in healthcare policy and change. Loves listening to NPR and Stuff You Should Know.

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