Kaitlin, thank you so much for this profound truth spoken to power. There is so much about it that resonates with me. My indigenous people come from what is now known as North America as well as Africa. I know something about the joy our traditions bring. I know a lot about the oppression we suffer at the hands of colonizers. As I read your piece I was deeply moved by the evocative images you chose. And then my eyes landed on a photo of a Black presenting man. My heart skipped a beat as I rarely see indigeneity portrayed as people who look like me. It may appear to be a small thing, but it isn’t. And I think you know that. This is one of the reasons I hold you in such high regard.
Thank you for posting this Kaitlin. All of your posts here in this space have been thought-provoking and have made me really stop and think about who I want to be today, and moving forward. I'm taking steps--educating myself more, telling my friends what I've learned (primarily lately about the children found at the boarding schools and reading about their stories), and just investing in indigenous stories and art. I too, like Nicolasa, was struck by the photo of the Black presenting man. Representation matters. Sending love and light to you!
Kaitlin you continue to amaze me. How is that even possible? There is so much you give to us in your writings. You’re learning, you say, yet you’re teaching simultaneously. What a gift! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Kaitlin, thank you so much for this profound truth spoken to power. There is so much about it that resonates with me. My indigenous people come from what is now known as North America as well as Africa. I know something about the joy our traditions bring. I know a lot about the oppression we suffer at the hands of colonizers. As I read your piece I was deeply moved by the evocative images you chose. And then my eyes landed on a photo of a Black presenting man. My heart skipped a beat as I rarely see indigeneity portrayed as people who look like me. It may appear to be a small thing, but it isn’t. And I think you know that. This is one of the reasons I hold you in such high regard.
Walk in beauty, little sister. 🌻
Thank you for posting this Kaitlin. All of your posts here in this space have been thought-provoking and have made me really stop and think about who I want to be today, and moving forward. I'm taking steps--educating myself more, telling my friends what I've learned (primarily lately about the children found at the boarding schools and reading about their stories), and just investing in indigenous stories and art. I too, like Nicolasa, was struck by the photo of the Black presenting man. Representation matters. Sending love and light to you!
Kaitlin you continue to amaze me. How is that even possible? There is so much you give to us in your writings. You’re learning, you say, yet you’re teaching simultaneously. What a gift! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Peace and love to you 💜