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Week 4: learn the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation.

I was struck by this one. He's not saying "don't wear dream catcher earrings." He's asking that, if you do, ask about their meaning; look up their history; ensure the maker is Indigenous; teach others who inquire about them.

Time to read about the other example he brought up that are commonly appropriated: inukshuks.

Week 3: Engage with indigenous social media.

He didn't really leave suggestions here, so I'll start with @indigenous.tv and @indigenousjournalists on Instagram. Let's see if the algorithm takes care of the rest.

This will be a yearlong project of implementing the book's recommendations (as suggested by Robertson himself). I think it's time to be pragmatic, in addition to learning.

Week 1: Host A Movie Night.
Yintah (2024) dir by: Wickham, Michell, Toledano. On Netflix.

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