this got me thinking of my observations, as well. 😃
And ah, that's where I need to be to have a closer contact with Native Americans.
I've been looking for one in our area but I've gathered it's more in the West Coast (including the West Coast of Canada, indeed) that people publicly acknowledge the Native land on which they live.
I just silently acknowledge we live on Cherokee land, which in the coming years, I will also include in my daughter's History class. I'm just gonna have to find a way to convey why the Indigenous peoples of the world have been decimated, and continue to be enslaved and oppressed.
I've also noticed that there's a month bestowed on the celebration of certain groups. November is Native American Heritage month, for example.
Something I've never seen in Europe and I have been in so many different diasporas / groups before.
And I'm really embarrased to say this but it's only here in America that I'm starting to learn about racism and colonialism & its counterculture work of decolonization. It's like the native Welsh and Scottish not wanting to be called English.
I’ve still got so much to learn too. I really appreciate you sharing your observations Genevieve. Sometimes when we go far from home we see things more clearly. This is a very special part of the world here on the west coast.
this got me thinking of my observations, as well. 😃
And ah, that's where I need to be to have a closer contact with Native Americans.
I've been looking for one in our area but I've gathered it's more in the West Coast (including the West Coast of Canada, indeed) that people publicly acknowledge the Native land on which they live.
I just silently acknowledge we live on Cherokee land, which in the coming years, I will also include in my daughter's History class. I'm just gonna have to find a way to convey why the Indigenous peoples of the world have been decimated, and continue to be enslaved and oppressed.
I've also noticed that there's a month bestowed on the celebration of certain groups. November is Native American Heritage month, for example.
Something I've never seen in Europe and I have been in so many different diasporas / groups before.
And I'm really embarrased to say this but it's only here in America that I'm starting to learn about racism and colonialism & its counterculture work of decolonization. It's like the native Welsh and Scottish not wanting to be called English.
I've still got so much to learn.
I’ve still got so much to learn too. I really appreciate you sharing your observations Genevieve. Sometimes when we go far from home we see things more clearly. This is a very special part of the world here on the west coast.
I enjoyed reading, XOXO Louisa
Lovely to see you here Louisa 😘
I think driving/riding on the left began with horse riders having their sword arm (right) ready to repel on coming baddies.
Ah. Interesting. Thanks for that Dan
I would love to see some of the planet's giant trees.
Yes you must. They’re awe inspiring
I’ve got trail envy! Sounds incredible Juliet - a joy to picture you there through your words xxx
Aw Linda, I can see you smiling 😊