our mission
The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery calls on the Christian Church to address the extinction, enslavement, and extraction done in the name of Christ on Indigenous lands.
Join the movement!
Our Coalition emerged from the Anabaptist faith tradition, and we invite anyone to join us who seeks to support Indigenous self-determination and efforts to protect the earth from ongoing colonization.
We are committed to a fundraising model that practices reparations: the majority of all undesignated donations are directed to an annual Indigenous Repair Partner in a 60/40 split.
Educate your community or congregation
Check out the resources we offer, and take action in support of our Indigenous Solidarity Campaigns.
Join a Committee as an individual
We are a grassroots movement that emphasizes volunteer leadership in four main committees and several connected working groups.
Join our Repair Network as a community or congregation
We welcome communities and congregations of any faith tradition to join our Repair Network that commits to moving beyond education toward reparative justice.
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campaign update
Campaign to Uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act
by Sarah Augustine The Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition is committed to working with Indigenous organizations to support efforts to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This important law, passed in 1978, strengthened the legal rights of Indigenous families and specified that when Native children are removed from the care of their families, priority […]
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News & Events
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How you can get involved: Apache Stronghold’s case to be heard by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
We are excited that Mennonite Church USA has joined a diverse group of organizations in signing an amicus brief that will support the Apache Stronghold in their upcoming 9th Circuit Court of Appeals case! Apache Stronghold is a group led by the San Carlos Apache who are engaged in a legal battle for Oak Flat, […]
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Deadline to sign on to amicus briefs to Protect Oak Flat extended
Good news! There is still time for you to organize congregations, organizations and denominations to express intention to sign onto an amicus, or “friend of the court,” brief supporting Apache Stronghold’s federal legal appeal to protect Oak Flat! The 9th Circuit Court processes have delayed the approach to the Supreme Court. There will be new briefs […]
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