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Cultural Appropriation

Native Appropriations - site by Adrienne Keene
Entire site is dedicated to education about, and actions to stop, cultural appropriation.  


The do’s, don’ts, maybes, and I-don’t-knows of cultural appropriation.
A longer blog post by Chelsea Vowell breaking down a number of different aspects of cultural appropriation.

What’s Wrong with Cultural Appropriation? These 9 Answers Reveal Its Harm - Maisha Z. Johnson

But Why Can’t I Wear a Hipster Headdress? - Adrienne Keene

Repost: Step away from the “Indian” costume! - Adrienne Keene
Post brings together a number of posts regarding cultural appropriation during the Hallowe'en season.

Think Before Your Appropriate: Things to know and questions to ask in order to avoid misappropriating Indigenous cultures - A guide for creators and designers - Simon Fraser University
Contains advice geared to businesses but has relevance for the public sector and non-profits.

4 Ways To Honor Native Americans Without Appropriating Our Culture - Taté Walker

A Letter to White People Using the Term “Two Spirit” - White Noise Collective

This site is based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba on Treaty 1 Territory and the traditional lands of the Red River Métis.  Groundwork for Change is a website only. It is not an organization.  You can read a copy of the original intention and vision for the site here.  Visit ABOUT THIS SITE to find out more about the site and its goals.  All work on the site is done with volunteer labour. ​