On #NativeMascots, Harry Potter Games & Transgender Violence – Ignoring the harm to others for self-gratification

AS TRUE AS EVER: “The same mentality that ignores Indigenous rights to self-representation are often those who also stereotype and gaslight GLBTIIQ people, women (of all kinds), the disabled or economically challenged, especially people of color just for desiring change and equality. It is basically saying, ‘My gratification is more important than your dignity, your […]

Just in time for Fasching & Karneval the article: “Silly clichés have an impact on the lives of real people” #NativeAmerican #Stereotypes #Germany

“Absoluter Geheimtipp auf Disney+ bekommt eine dritte Staffel!” by Kristina Kielblock at kino.de. (In German)  A new article on some of the current and upcoming shows centering Native American, First Nations and Indigenous peoples that (most importantly) were made by Natives for everyone. Natives also working in healthy cooperation and collaborations with other peoples and groups […]

3rd Annual Acknowledging #Indigenous Peoples Day – Event on 24 Nov 2022

On 24 November 2022, at the 3rd annual *Acknowledging #Indigenous Peoples Day* worldwide, I’ll be sharing my essay, “When I Think About America” and “Threatened by Beads”. My perspectives as a BIPOC person on history: past, present and future, both personal and societal.  Description: “We are meaningfully appreciating wisdom from Native and Indigenous scholars and […]

3 Nov in Saarland – Lecture: “Dismantling The Architecture and Refurbishment of Indigenous Trauma”

  DISMANTLING THE ARCHITECTURE AND REFURBISHMENT OF INDIGENOUS TRAUMA by Red Haircrow03. November 2022, 19 Uhr. Ort: VHS Saarbrücken, Altes Rathaus, Raum 23 “In Germany and most of the world, the trauma North American Indigenous peoples experience is mostly believed to be from events in the past, focusing on direct methods and effects of invasion […]

“Two-Spirit” – Fiction, Facts & Misuse

My original post on the topic was way back in 2010, “Two-Spirit-Tradition, History & Future”, so I wanted to do an updated version because my knowledge expanded also, from the wisdom of Native/Indigenous scholars, elders and elders-to-be. This is information I share and include in some workshops or presentations if applicable, or if someone asks […]