Ep61: The Hidden Foundation: Unearthing the California Genocide

Hands Off My Podcast: True Crime · Sep 25, 2026 · 17m

We pull back the layers of myth surrounding California's origins to examine the systematic, state-sanctioned genocide of its Indigenous population during the 19th century. From the mission era to the Gold Rush, we explore how legal frameworks, state-funded militias, and forced labor shattered vibrant tribal nations. Crucially, we center the story on Indigenous resilience, strategic survival, and the enduring fight for sovereignty and historical truth.

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When I Remember, I See Red: California’s Genocide (Autry Museum of the American West)

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