“Failing Words”

In the last episode of the “Failing to Save the Earth” podcast series, Julie “Mama Julz” Dreamer of Mother’s Against Meth Alliance, shares stories of her years of direct action participation. While dealing with intense intimidation, the water and land protector describes how she manages self-care and the importance of finding joy in the movement.

Episode Five is co-hosted by veteran justice organizer, water protector, Lakota language teacher, and Indigenous Doula - Waniya Locke. In a very deep conversation, Waniya and Cherri dive deep into motherhood and activism, the struggle of this work, and the intersections of language, Native women's health, and the intentional destruction of Mother Earth.

Long time organizer, Cindy Spoon (Tar Sands Blockade, LELV, Frack Free Denton...), co-hosts this week’s podcast. Listen as Cindy and Cherri discuss Roe v Wade, the Denton Fracking Ban, and serendipitous opportunities in social justice campaigns.

In this week’s episode water protector Joye Braun (Indigenous Environmental Network) co-hosts the podcast, sharing her thoughts as a NoDAPL founding organizer on “losing” the struggle to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. We explore the value of centering spirituality, “lighting fires” along the way, and deepening our understanding of the meaning of “successful.”

Ramon Mejia of About Face co-hosts this episode which will focus on how the perception of failure can prohibit participation in justice movements. We will discuss the influence, and perceived failures, of past Anti-War Movements. Also the obvious, and often overlooked, conversation around militarization and the climate and the power of reframing.

In our debut episode, Cherri Foytlin and Karen Savage ride again! These two long-time friends will explain the true story of L’eau Est La Vie Resistance Camp, and what it is like to face police violence, a SLAPP suit, and felony charges, while failing to save our planet. Special Guest Our Children’s Trust plaintiff, Jayden Foytlin.