Oct 22, 2020
I don't know what person needs to hear this but just because you have Indigenous heritage in your blood does not mean you can speak up or over actual Indigenous or Native people. It doesn't matter if you are 1/16th, 1/4th, or 1/2 by heritage, you do not get to speak on Indigenous matters unless you've grown up with that culture. You do not get a pass to ignore Indigenous voices or replace them with your own. Stop it. Listen to the people who know what they're talking about and grew up with that culture. Your blood right means nothing without them.
And yes, I fully expect that non-indigineous people to reblog this.
#indigineous people#indigenous#native#native people#native american#psa#indigenous communities#indigenous culture#native communities#native culture#i've seen people excuse their use of native practiced in witchcraft#because they happen to have native blood#that blood is there likely because of colonialism#and the destruction of their culture#if a native is telling you don't do it#don't fucking do it
