colonisation – Chelsea Vowel

The natives are restless. Wondering why?

Picture this. You and I are sitting at my local laundromat slash fair trade café, and while you warily wait for me to get my first caffeine fix of the day, you lean in and prepare to ask the question that’s been on your mind since you first read the Read more

By âpihtawikosisân, 13 yearsDecember 11, 2012 ago

Cultural appropriation

Check the tag on that “Indian” story.

Stories and sayings attributed to Native Americans have been floating around probably since settlers stopped spending all of their time and energy on not dying. I am not entirely certain why stories that never originated in any indigenous nation are passed around as “Native American Legends”, but listener beware. You’ve Read more

By âpihtawikosisân, 14 yearsFebruary 21, 2012 ago