5.10.09 - Carson Lafferty Constitution Influence

Carson Lafferty is an Indigenious young man who learned about the impact native nations had on the US Constitution. This is a commentary which takes a historical look at the hypocrisy of the narratives that US history is built on. Carson interviewed Rose E. Ball, about the longstanding political leadership and laws of the Iroquois Nations, which inspired American political leaders as they drafted the US Constitution— particularly, The Great Law of Peace. The story ends with Carson's passionate declaration of the resilience, innovation, and strength of Native people.