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
January Newsletter
Mennonite Church USA Signs on to Amicus Brief to Support Apache Stronghold January Newsletter and Coalition Updates Learn about supporting Apache Stronghold ahead of appeals case Find inspiration from congregations’ art displays Read Jane Ross Richer’s article about the importance of protecting ICWA Sign up for a LandBack webinar with Coalition staff Consider joining others…
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News & Events
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Can you write a letter to the editor to protect Oak Flat?
Friends from Apache Stronghold have asked for a big media push in these days leading up to their court hearing on March 21st. Public opinion can sway judges! Can you write a letter to the editor for a local or national newspaper or other media outlet? See below for a sample letter to the editor that our communications coordinator, Michaela…
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Will you pray with us and Apache Stronghold March 19-21?
One of our Indigenous community partners, the Apache Stronghold, are taking their religious freedom case for Oak Flat to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena this month, where they will be joined in solidarity by people of all faith backgrounds (many reps from our Repair Network will be there in person!). On March 21st,…
The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery 