montyandtrent

Replying to @ThisIsaGoodIdea Read caption ‼️ For myself, it took me a long time to feel like I belonged in my culture, despite being a status holder, surrounded by my Native family and a Robsinson huron beneficiary. I am a white woman(I mean, look at me lol) so these comments are not offensive, however, two things can exist at the same time. I am still mixed race and an Indigenous person. And although this person isnt wrong that I am ‘white’, what they meant was they practice colonization and attempted to erase my culture and families background. I am aware of the privilege that comes with being white and mixed. I can say comfortably now, comments like this do not make me shameful of being mixed and obviously I wont just dip out on culture because some random on the internet told me to lol but I do understand the damage they could do to reconnecting Native people who have not yet found their way and read my comment sections, it happens every day. I want to remind people that tiktok comments are generally NOT the same as in real life. I have felt nothing but love, kindness and community on the powwow trail and attending ceremonies. I have met a lot of incredible people who understand Indigenous people come from all sorts of backgrounds. I mean this for all Indigenous people: afro Indigenous, white, light skinned, reconnecting indigenous people, there IS a place for you and do not let comments discourage you. I come from residential and Indian day school survivors and a long line of Indigenous people. Go to the ceremony, dance at the powwow, make friends, I promise you, there is a community waiting for you, and that reconnection means everything. 🪶🦅❤️ #nativetiktok#fypシ゚viral#indigenous#foryourpage#2024#firstnation#nativeamerican#finnish#canada#native#ndn#ojibwe#mixedrace#mixed#follow

Replying to @🌺🐍💌🦊🍀 Next time you attempt to be a social justice warrior, try not to call our regalia repulsive or just ‘dancing around’. The jingle dress is a healing dress originated from the Ojibway people. When we wear it, we think good thoughts: I was taught to dance for those who cannot dance, for those too shy, passed on to the spirit world, for my ancestors, for my community, for family, friends, health, happiness, to dance when you need it. While some are arguing whether or not mixed Indigenous people exist, it is absolutely ridiculous it gets to the point of people insulting traditional regalia in an attempt to invalidate me and other mixed people. Our regalia is not a costume. #native#indigenous#nativeamerican#ojibway#anishinaabee#firstnation#fypシ゚viral#fyp#foryourpage#2024#braids#ndn

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wear your hair long 🪶 #native#indigenous#nativeamerican#colebringsplenty#2024#fyp#foryourpage#fyp#ojibwe#hair