Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Chase Iron Eyes, Takota Iron Eyes, and Madonna Thunder Hawk

Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Chase Iron Eyes, Takota Iron Eyes, and Madonna Thunder Hawk

Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Chase Iron Eyes, Takota Iron Eyes, and Madonna Thunder Hawk

Join Lakota Sioux activists in discussion with Nation contributing writer Zoë Carpenter for our weekly virtual series.

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Chase Iron Eyes, Takota Iron Eyes, and Madonna Thunder Hawk join Nation contributing writer Zoë Carpenter in conversation at noon on Wednesday, July 8, to talk about the toll the coronavirus pandemic is taking on Native America, shutting down the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the protests at Mt. Rushmore. Register now to join us for $10—and check out the schedule of upcoming Nation virtual events.

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