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The epic battle between the Grain Eaters and the Meat Eaters
As with everything else, culture and context must be taken into account when dealing with Indigenous communities, no matter how important you think your cause is. And while I've met my share of gentle vegans who are willing to listen, there are also these eager crusaders of animal rights that seem to sweep across the land to belittle and humiliate someone who choose to eat meat.
Lessons are taught through hunting, trapping or herding and then consuming meat which include learning to never let anything go to waste, that is an insult to the animal spirit: use all the different parts that the animal has to offer regarding leather, wool, sinew and items for decoration with.
Also remember the Indigenous custom of honouring the animal killed with prayers and tobacco or reindeer antler as offering -- or bear in the spring. The Bear Hunt is one of the most important ceremonies we Saami have.
