Are Native Americans Offended By Cultural Appropriation? | Man on the Street

Will Witt visited the Navajo Nation to find out what American Indians really believe about cultural appropriation.
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[@Bobsheaux]

"It's MY fault for letting that hurt me." Wow. Good on you, man.

[@lkreinmiller-author]

Anyone besides me old enough to remember "sticks and stones can break my bones but names can never hurt me"? That was our parents telling us to ignore name callers and be strong in ourselves.

[@enoobis8651]

@@lkreinmiller-author yah, and now it's- i kid you not- "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words still hurt." It's laughable how soft some people can be.

[@lkreinmiller-author]

kim kil wan, and the words don’t even have to be mean words directed at them. Just words they don’t like. When someone says they are offended by something I say, I tell them I am offended that they are offended by free speech. Doesn’t shut them up, but it makes me feel better.

[@shiningdawn8578]

@@lkreinmiller-author I had some thoughts around "sticks and stones" the other day. What i realized that is that a physical blow to the chest is way more bearable than an emotional one. So, "Sticks and stones my break my bones, but words can deeply & permanently wound." The Sticks & Stones phrase was made by unempathic and insensitive people who gave their children very little tools in how to actually manage bullying. First and foremost, regardless of what anyone tries to say, we are emotional creatures.

[@lkreinmiller-author]

HeartOfSky, curious. Have you ever actually been hit in the chest? I mean hard, not just a tap or push? Well, I have. I have also been called names. Believe me, a blow to the chest hurts a lot worse. I don’t think this phrase is from harsh, unsympathetic people. I think this phrase is designed to tell kids, “Guess what, sweetie, people who call you names can make you feel bad but the words can’t cause actual physical harm. Ignore them. Develop a thicker skin. They are to be pitied and prayed for because their lives are so pathetic they have to resort to name calling.” This was not an endorsement of bullying. It was a life lesson that there are always going to be people who call others names. If every time this happens you curl into a ball of pain, you will have pain all your life. Is bullying real? Yes, definitely. Is the answer to get offended or protest or cry every time you get bullied? No. The answer is to stand up for yourself. We need to teach kids to stand up and defend themselves and to not run away crying. If you are permanently wounded by hurtful, visions words, you need to learn to fight back, not accept the pain. I’d everyone capable of doing this on their own? No. Very few are, especially small kids. But that’s what parents are for. To teach these kids to defend themselves or find someone who can.

[@ryanbates362]

"We have larger issues to deal with than name calling" Perfect statement right there.

[@christiantheologyunited3707]

Ryan Bates Indeed

[@besimarks3236]

They obviously adhered to the teachings of their parents and grandparents

[@comradeidiotstick6788]

@Jenna Lenn It's not just white kids...

[@josephfarr1649]

Amen. Native Americans are just like any humans, those that are wise about who they are and how the world is will skirt by the lies that others try to ensnare the person

[@dennyroozeboom4795]

I mean if you don’t you really have a problem.

[@christopherlarsen7788]

"Mankind wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for cultural appropriation." Yes, brother! Finally. Someone has said it. This point, exactly. We shared fire, tool making, clothing, food, and songs.

[@kirinoikezawa44]

And Writing.

[@randomdutchguy]

And if we would share a beer every now and again....we would have even less problems (or a soda)

[@bruhstandler]

@@randomdutchguyHell, even shared a joint/cigarette. Humanity would be so much better off if we could put the petty stuff behind us and appreciate each other for how far we have made it

[@StudleyDuderight]

@@randomdutchguy So long as it isn't a beer from Anheuser-Busch. Yuengling is my beer of choice for chilling, and PBR is what I drink when I wanna get wasted on a budget.

[@joeday4293]

As a musician, whenever I see some idiot fellow white person complaining about cultural appropriation being such a sin, I always ask them if that means that Louis Armstrong should be cancelled for stealing the trumpet from the Germans, or if Charlie Parker should be cancelled for stealing the saxophone from the Belgians, or if Jimi Hendrix should be cancelled for stealing the guitar from the Spanish, or if Ray Charles should be cancelled for stealing the piano from the Italians. On behalf of all white people from all across the world, I fully support this so-called theft, because all our lives have been enriched by the music made by black geniuses on those so-called stolen instruments.

[@Puleczech]

"We live in a culture and a society where outrage has become a recreational past time." One of the most accurate descriptions of the current era of the western civilisation.

[@MrCervantesent]

It's only offensive when a celebrity is offended.

[@fiercedeity6437]

Have a like

[@MrCervantesent]

@@fiercedeity6437 Thank! *eats the like*

[@JamesSmith-rb5lv]

Hear like be fore ewe... 2 treu

[@Pomiferous]

@Portraitz The check is in the mail.

[@cybercoyote6430]

😂Lol. Sad but true.

[@falkyrie5228]

99% Native: "No, I'm not offended" 1% Native: "Hold my beer"

[@IAmLeePeace]

😂😂😂 now that's funny!!!

[@1flash3571]

It usually is the 1% that hollers the loudest so we hear them and not the SILENT majority. That is a problem.

[@falkyrie5228]

​@@1flash3571 The thing is, people notice this kind of stuff all the time, but we only hear about the coplains that regard something big or that are politicized. There is nothing political about saying a straight white male in a light novel is a mary sue, nobody cares. But when people see a mary sue in a block buster movie, that may be a sequel or remake of something iconic, sundenly both sides have reasons to make everything political (Left: If you don't like it, you are racist!; Right: The feminists are taking over!). Sincerely, I don't know if that's really a problem or just something natural, and even if it was, I wouldn't know how to solve it.

[@1flash3571]

@@falkyrie5228 Social media, and Major News Networks and politicians are the main source of the problem we have with this cancel culture, racism claims, and WOKE people.

[@jeremywoods770]

From a straight white mans point of view, it looks like the people who are most outraged by things of this nature are other white people. And i wish they would stop. People from other races and cultures can speak for themselves just fine. Nobody hired white twitter warriors to be the spokespersons for people of color everywhere.

[@ThisCreepingLife]

Im argentinian and im not offended that people all around the world play and dance tango, actually it's flattering, its really nice to share things with other cultures, thats how the human race have progressed through the years

[@anthonywyattStylist]

It's only in America where they're offended and it's usually the left libtards without realizing that people outside of the United States like it when people buy their stuff like it when people appreciate their culture because not only does it validate their culture it also brings prosperity because you're buying from local businesses in those countries when it comes to food clothing music etc

[@elpelukasapbe]

Exactly, i would really like to visit Argentina Saludos desde Buenos Aires

[@Why_not_now356]

Finally, I get to be a Gaucho

[@MatarikiAzul]

i understand, because my family loves it when ppl dress up as dia de los Muertos so i can tell you mexican ppl do not get offended when you wear a sombrero and a mexican looking outfit and a fake mustache, they love it and laugh and celebrate, but different cultures all have different opinions and

[@DarkKhagan]

​@@MatarikiAzul I must agree with you pretty lady. 😊 I’ve been to Mexico and absolutely love the people and culture not too mention the Mexican cuisine, it's my favorite Muy delicioso! 😉😊😋

[@PR-xm5zc]

My family is white, we were homeless most our lives, my parents ended up meeting Crazy Horse's great great granddaughter when I was really young. She taught them how to do bead work and Native American art including porcupine quil work. That is how my parents made a living, by making and selling things to people, some might consider that appropriation, but I saw it as mutual respect. I also was given the name Storyteller by Mary Horse because I had just watched ET and told her the whole movie from beginning to end...I was like maybe 5 at the time.

[@cocoaorange1]

Do you have a place to live now?

[@fredosinsemilla3896]

So your family were basically bums. It's nice to hear the Lakotas went all their way to heal you from alienation.

[@dakotal7427]

Thank you, Storyteller.

[@aldo6532]

Native Americans: "It's my fault for letting things hurt me." Progressives: "IT'S EVERYONE ELSE'S FAULT FOR LETTING THINGS HURT ME!!!"

[@yoyossarian9468]

One guy out of millions of American Indians does not produce generalization

[@jmartin6158]

Not all progressives are like that

[@marcd7332]

Yo Yossarian Prove it otherwise

[@basedmadoka9479]

This dude is so aware of himself! One can choose to be offended by giving power to those trying to put you down!

[@christiantheologyunited3707]

Bli tz Actually, the majority are... Or at least the majority of publicized ones.

[@grantchow13]

"Political correctness is racism pretending to be good manners" - George Carlin Nobody can offend you without your permission.

[@gerrimcgrath6878]

Grant Chow “In order for you to insult me, I must first value your opinion. “

[@Marina-ow5fk]

Absolutely! 100% correct!

[@aple8307]

“I’m not racist for saying the n-word dude, it is just a word, it is your fault for getting offended”

[@Refulgent_Rascal]

@@aple8307 it is. Your weak mind is why you're offended. Offense is only taken never given. It's obvious because if a black person said it to you you'd have no issue. So it's proof that the word or intention is down to your own perception of it, nobody else.

[@aple8307]

Truth Knight thank you, you truth crusader, I instantly grew a neckbeard and will continuing to demolish sjws, black people and liberals from now on

[@Hesskimo]

I'm a German, my wife Filipino. When I wear a Barong a traditional shirt, the Filipinos are either excited or indifferent about it. Also I think Europeans don't really think about cultural appropriation that much as ppl in the US, this problem is something new and something that was created, in my opinion to devide ppl, it's not helping at all. I love all cultures because they all have something unique and special to offer. I'm glad will made these videos, they show that we're all actually could live peacefully with each other ♥

[@hugzar9797]

The people from the US are the only ones that divide people by race, in most places in Europe racism is a thing you do with Friends to eachother, just having fun and insulting eachother with everyone being in the joke

[@oldgordo61]

I blame the media and social media platforms for trying to cause division and contention. The majority of Native Americans as far as I know have no problem with sports teams such as Washington football once known as the Washington Redskins matter of fact it was a native american who convinced the team owner to call them the redskins. And as the fellow being interviewed said that there are more important things than some sports teams' nickname to be concerned about.

[@OtherPeople159]

americans are really jobless at this point ...ive heard tons of their stupid issue that wasnt really an issue in the first place bt they pointed it out and is trying to make it look like its the biggest issue..first world problems..like that gender thing..only 5 6 years back, every 'she' that wants to be called a 'zie' 'he' or 'kie' now, was fine just being called a 'she'..but now that after this gender thing, they're like "oh how dare u call me a she that hurt my deepest feelings" ..i think thats what happens in an overly privileged country..they just have too much free time that they've started making their own silly stupid problems..i just hope their ideology doesnt infect the rest of the world

[@NRVNQSRR]

You aight, white boy.

[@arkikali5632]

"Outrage has become a recreational pastime..." Preach, brother.

[@TakeAsNeeded4Pain]

Hey look, people talking and having a conversation instead of yelling at each other. Wow.

[@simonmoynihan4476]

Music to my ears from each of those young Indians. I’m irish and delighted to know of the Fighting Irish logo for some team over there.

[@ricardocarrasco4903]

It's almost like the people that the "offense" is supposedly directed toward arent offended. The offense has been hijacked by whites who believe they need (or even have the right)to speak for minority groups.

[@bigp3006]

Most protesters are baizou in Chinese or white liberals (racists) take them out of the equation and friendly dialog can take place.

[@thecatalunya1]

yep now wasnt that good to see..

[@ISoloYouRelax]

I object to your classification of events. Then what would you call it. It's called talking, it's what your party takes part in.

[@lungbutter361]

The natives have never been sensitive. They're warriors, they should be proud, and seem to be.

[@lynnk-qj9cj]

lung butter YES SIRRR 🖤

[@High_rise12]

lung butter they went through a lot and I hope they keep their cultures and they should be proud to be native

[@Dee-nonamnamrson8718]

Depends on the tribe. Most Oklahoman Seminoles are Democrats.

[@High_rise12]

nonam namrson what does it matter if they are democrat or not.

[@Dee-nonamnamrson8718]

@@High_rise12 Specifically anti-white, anti-american socialists.

[@solomonw.2529]

Their open-mindedness warms my heart. I love these people and my heart goes out to them.

[@cheriking3321]

This is the FIRST mature conversation I have heard since all this craziness began! Thank you!

[@mikehunthurts6476]

"I'm 1% Native American so I obviously have an opinion" - White Liberal.

[@andrewburgess-linden9612]

When someone says that, Always ask "Which Tribe" They usually just stutter and scratch their heads then utter the first tribe that comes to mind which is usually Cherokee

[@iamarobot07]

Lol

[@claysiajim1714]

@@andrewburgess-linden9612 Or from where I live at, it's usually Choctaw.

[@andrewburgess-linden9612]

@@claysiajim1714 the Choctaw aren't as known Nationally. I Grew up in the Southern New Jersey area where the Nanticoke Lenni Lanape tripe's territory was but they Still weren't as well known as the Iroquois whose territory was upstate New York and The Ohio Valley area. Usually the tribes with the most territory are in the History Books which are used those tribes being the Sioux, the Iroquois, the Cherokee, the Navajo and the Anasazi.

[@claysiajim1714]

@@andrewburgess-linden9612 I get your point and you have some interesting information. I don't know if other ethnicities do it, but from what I've learned is when a tribe is in the area, usually people who live around the area tend to think of that one tribe as an answer. Yes, they also rely on tribes that are federally recognized by the government, and no it doesn't mean everyone does this. It might not even happen in other areas. But this was just my thought on it cause I grew up in central Mississippi. Things can/are different.

[@benhei200]

That museum guide solved cultural appropriation in one sentence

[@10duders]

Every weak ass sensitive outspoken kid absolutely needs to understand that. Everything happens for a reason so why hide behind PC culture.

[@Videogamewalkthrough]

Ben Heigele Seriously, makes me want to go check out that museum just to shake his hand.

[@kevino6416]

After watching this I have a new respect for the Navajo people. The mass media paints a totally different picture of Native Americans. They make them seem like they're a bunch of whiny little babies. These guys made ME look like a whiny little baby. I'm not worthy! 🤣

[@hyacinthlynch843]

"We live in a society where outrage has become a recreational pastime." Oh my gosh, that sums it up perfectly.

[@mangot589]

I’m a person who loves clothing (especially embroidered blouses) from other countries. My in laws used to travel a lot, and I’d always ask them to bring me a traditional blouse from wherever if I didn’t go. I think they’re beautiful, and colorful. They SELL them, and never seemed upset when I bought them. They can see how much I admire them and their beautiful handiwork. People have been trading clothes/ideas/fashions for centuries! Halloween, I generally dress made up stuff, but I would never dress as a Native American and say, alter it to be “sexy”, carry a bloody tomahawk or anything. I would just wear a modest dress and braids. I have a lovely pair of moccasins that I got at a shop, run by Native Americans, out in the desert. I’m not trying to “appropriate” anything.😩. I just think they’re really pretty, and different, and always say where they’re from. I’m glad to see from the comments that the majority of people aren’t upset about it. Because I’d hate to think people resent me wearing them.

[@MatarikiAzul]

I live in canada near six nations people. They love to sell and have their handiwork appreciated and worn. It brings awareness

[@porkys1029]

yea most of us asians arent offended either when people dress up in our traditional clothing... 99.9% of people dressing up are not disrespecting the culture... they are fascinated by it and i think thats pretty chill

[@tyrellanderson4722]

But they don't understand it and wouldn't give to protect it.

[@bobbyfan418]

That's not a fair statement, Tyrell. While you might be right, we shouldn't assume people's intentions.

[@jasperjasper813]

I bought a jacket at a reservation shop which states the Washington State Tribal name and then I wondered if I should wear it because I was not a Tribal member. I wear it now because it was the same Tribe who saved my mother's life back in 1921 and now they are the reason I have life.

[@Gaston-08]

Exactly. How can you get mad at every fat white dude im a kimono or weeb. Alot of the world is fascinated and in love with Asian culture. Ive never understood why someone would be offended their culture is being stolen by that.

[@aq1678]

Years ago I had an East Indian lady talk me into buying the most beautiful saree in her shop. I asked her if it was weird or wrong to wear it because I'm not that ethnicity, and her answer was that sarees made all women beautiful, and if non East Indian women started wearing them that would be a win for India and humanity at large. I still have it but I'm afraid to wear it now.

[@sunnyolsen488]

These Navajo speak more intelligently and made more sense than all the Democrats with mics on media!

[@privateparker5698]

Ya they actually know what there talking about

[@kungfuman82]

I could put a bunch of microphones around the man-made lake near my apartment, go around and piss off all the geese and ducks there by throwing shit at them and kicking them between the legs, and I'd still record something that makes more sense than Democrats.

[@privateparker5698]

@@kungfuman82 never heard something so true

[@LisaCupcake]

@@joannbowden6220 Well, to be fair, we listened to a self-centered ass yammer on about how great he was for 8 years before that.

[@joannbowden6220]

@@LisaCupcake OMG, srsly! U did not just type that about Obama b/c that's the perfect description of that narcissistic idiot in the WH now. No matter where he's at or what's going on he's gonna find a way to make it about him. Ugh! Criminals are not that special!

[@exmortis4404]

"Outrage has become a recreational pastime"? Seriously one of the most enlightened persons I have seen interviewed, I hope he will not be offended when I use that term,. Genius. As being from Irish decent, I love it when others share that heritage, and most of all, share a beer with me on our day!

[@WagonBurner1868]

i am very hard to offend (guy in the black shirt)

[@delj7921]

I'm native, Navajo, and I concur with my people there. My mother is a seamstress and sewed native inspired dresses for all women that liked that kind of design. So we were never really offended by costumes, logos, or anything frivolous. But I know there certain aspects of my culture that would be considered offensive. But like he said, we don't easily get offended.

[@johannae2159]

shame on you for pushing white its WHY THE PALEFACE STOLE OUR LANDS!! 💩🤡

[@Goes2WarAlone]

Lakota, Army Veteran... Do you go to church? My uncles won millions from their "school"... Maybe you should look up how much money was paid for children's scalps and women's scalps before you look for some white person's validation....

[@littleboots9800]

These guys speak so eloquently and intelligently. They obviously never went to college.

[@stiffinniesaunders7373]

The near in blood the nearer bloody 👍 they would have been messed up.

[@yoyossarian9468]

Three of them out of five or six definitely did.

[@hadassah6563]

Oh, that hurts. Why r we messed up lol

[@joycetotheworld4682]

@@hadassah6563 I think he meant well, because the education people get in some American universities are becoming more and more ridiculous. It will mess up you're brain if you try and "learn" in those kinds of universities. This is just my 2 cents. You may or may not take this in.😅

[@hadassah6563]

@@joycetotheworld4682 that's what I'm talking about. Why are our (including Australia, because its the same here) so messed up that going to uni, or college means basically nothing??? It's sad, Coz my mum studied for 4 years in that place and passed with a bachelor's in law. But there r people getting passed who don't deserve it at all. Thanks for being respectful anyway 💜💜💜

[@edithwhitewood4027]

Russian here. I’m not offended at all when people wear traditional Russian clothing, what I am offended by is when people wave around Soviet flags and/or state that communism is a good thing.

[@thomascapitalmgt]

Excellent

[@gwengwen4535]

Edith, I love your brain🙌🏻

[@margotbeck1573]

Edith Whitewood love this

[@Crazd22]

Chinese here. Same.

[@terezapilchova7328]

I'm from Czech Republic and 100000% agree with you!

[@mmclean9560]

I love Native American culture! I love the rich history, the music, dance, the colorful clothing and jewelry, and I also love the beautiful pottery. I went to South Dakota and saw Crazy Horse Monument and there were some just beautiful articles of clothing. I saw this really cool orange headdress and some beautiful, beadwork on a matching vest or shirt (I can't remember exactly). One time I went to Southern Utah by the 4 corners and I bought this cool Turquoise necklace. It's so beautiful, I just love it. I honestly love the dress at 2:03. I would love to wear it. I love how colorful it is and there's probably loads of culture and tradition behind the style and colors. It's so amazing to me. I also appreciate the perseverance of the Native American people. Even after their land was taken they persevered and are mostly able to keep their tradition and culture alive.

[@monet6944]

Wouldn't it be so amazing if we all stopped worrying about what others were calling us and just focused on bettering ourselves? Not only would we be beyond prosperous but we would snuff out anyone who's intentions were to offend, simply by not giving their voice power. I lived in Arizona for a long time and I never got the opportunity to attend anything like that so I'm grateful to have learned from this video! So much respect for the respectful. I hope each one of those individuals live a very peaceful and successful life!!

[@bigveinydickcheney5184]

Why is it never cultural appropriation when they cast blacks and asians in full viking gear for Thor movies?.. I'm Scandinavian..it's my culture.. I could be offended.. but I'm not..

[@fridamoreno4224]

I pointed something like that to some black progressive girls. My point was why was black (American-looking) people being forced into European stories? Why weren't creators doing something inspired in African/Asian/Latin stories instead? But I thinks it was much for them to process and exploded.

[@jeffposter6832]

@Todd Foret why would you be glad about that? Economic prosperity not your thing?

[@michaeljedd9359]

@@jeffposter6832 No jeff, maybe it's because of the nigerian bribe scandal, or maybe it was that they stole money from the workers pension fund, or maybe jeff that they misled investors about asbestos liability inflating their stock prices, another international company run by a former politician, ALL politicians are corrupt to some degree, shall I go on jeff?

[@bigveinydickcheney5184]

@Chief Tahchawwickah Thor is one of the main gods in the native religion of my people.. a religion that gave rise to the great vikings.. a religion full of holidays which we still practice... he is the one Thursday is named after (Thor's day) So no he is NOT from a disney movie either, and yes it is a real culture. To say the culture of my people and the history of which it is made of, is just "from a disney movie" is the same as me saying native american culture and history is just from the pocahontas movie.

[@ccrs776]

Did you hear they are making Natalie Portman into girl Thor! Opinions on that would be nice from those who celebrate the Norse Mythology and Ideology. I see some said religious beliefs of it, I am not familiar with that aspect so please excuse my ignorance and feel free to share and explain.

[@mattisonhale6227]

My wife is Peruvian and I will never forget the look on her face when a white liberal Bostonian said "I have some garments from Peru, but I would _never_ wear them of course. I wouldn't want to appropriate that culture." My wife was like "Uh... you can wear them... actually we kind of like it when people appreciate our things..." Had to leave the room and burst out laughing outside. xD xD xD

[@selihter]

Absolutely right, wifey 👏

[@user-mm4nd4gp8p]

Exactly! If anything I would be happy if other races wear our traditional clothing. It's a sign of aprecciation. God bless your wife!

[@nativewarrior2611]

And give them Inca cola with cuy

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Exactly! I'm part Indigenous Polynesian Islander, so when the movie "Moana" came out, I was hoping there would be lots of little kids dressed as Moana and Maui for Halloween. I love people appreciating my heritage, and answering any questions they may have. As the saying goes, *Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.* Also, sharing and love are the spirit of _aloha._ But some blogger (a White Leftist woman) wrote an article about why she thinks only Polynesian kids should dress as Moana or Maui, she said it's "cultural appropriation" for other kids to do it -- _and she's not even Polynesian!_ 😠 When I was a little girl, I liked dressing as Wonder Woman sometimes, and dressing as Storm other times. It didn't matter I wasn't the same race. I admired them for who they were. People are happier when we share with each other.

[@silverwindspirit]

@Eugen Lang like your boss, some people don't get it. I was raised to ask first if I'm not sure about something. In this case, your boss and mentor didn't ask if it's ok to export some clothing from your culture-his fault

[@davidlakvold8789]

I love that last guy, willing to be asked any questions even if it may offend. That kind of willingness to engage people is what the world needs. His statement shows true strength of character.

[@markywellsboy2182]

"Outrage has become a recreational pastime ". Nailed it, chap.

[@flossiemae927]

"It's my fault for letting that hurt me". Wow. A lot of people could learn from this statement

[@MikinessAnalog]

I remember my dad telling me that if I am offended is my own fault. If someone says something offensive unintentionally, it is my fault for being offended. If someone says something offensive on purpose, it is my fault for giving them the power to offend me.

[@migukmoonpark4312]

It's not his fault if he gets offended; it's a natural emotion invoked by such and such. He would be accountable for his response though.

[@MikinessAnalog]

@@migukmoonpark4312 Why would anyone place value on the opinion of haters? That is crazy.

[@christins.1481]

@@MikinessAnalog I've really never given a crap bout it. Haters gonna hate. They have their own little issues. School was hard for me as I was the quiet girl, so I had lots of name calling and gossip against me. And I'm looking at them like they're crazy. I stay quiet a lot. I hold the door open for people. I offer to help carry their books if they have a lot. What issue do you have that is so severe you have to go out of your to name calling a person who never done anything to you? They all backed off though as I was tall and big for my age, by 13 I was 5'5". Had one girl a few grades ahead of me just randomly walked up to me at lunch and just started calling me names. Then she called me a little girl. She's older than me, but when I stood up, I was looking down to her and told her to say that again. Her eyes got real wide and ran off ASAP. Literally, she turned and ran. Some people just have real severe issues and lots of people just shouldn't worry about it.

[@MikinessAnalog]

@@christins.1481 As a teen you do realize how much of an exception you were? At that age teens care an extreme amount what others think of them, that is mostly why the teen suicide rate is what it is. I am happy you were insulated from that.

[@nolanmartin6601]

"It's my fault for letting that hurt me." Natives are not weak people, they are strong, proud people and this quote shows that.

[@nmelkhunter1]

And all the ones I count among my friends are great people. We don’t agree on everything, but they are great people.

[@PallahDaOracle]

Yeah they aren't into bitching and moaning and blaming everybody for everything. Resentment gets you nowhere. Obviously it can get you power, because you make people walk on eggshells for you or you guilt people into getting what you want. But that sure ain't virtuous.

[@bukchoiii]

I've been called many names when I was a kid as a first gen immigrant in Canada, but compare to getting my hand and leg spanked with a bamboo stick back in Taiwan the insults are laughable.

[@cylltndn7935]

Being offended is a choice.

[@KOME11]

I had to pause the video and reflect on the strength and wisdom in that statement. Who in 2020 America is saying words like that? Who is guiding us to be better and stronger individuals?

[@aleahclaire2093]

Great video , the items they make are GORGEOUS ! Very interesting people you were able to meet with .

[@neilschmid4991]

I'm white and when I see the symbols of native Americans like the Indians and the Redskins or Braves I see a proud strong people that fought to the bitter end for their beliefs and that makes me proud of them.

[@fleiteh]

I like when he said "outrage has become a recreational pastime." Right on point.

[@Emppu_T.]

Recreational Outrage should be a term.

[@mikecornell5018]

Wow. These Native Americans have a whole lot of reasons to be proud. I'm putting a visit to the Navajo nation on my bucket list.

[@MorseCodeStutters]

dude's the MVP for everything he said

[@QuarterKnees]

“You can’t dwell in the past, progress is in the future” that’s a powerful quote

[@richard2678]

Thats what chaz said

[@gibbonbasher8171]

RICHARD S All bark but no bite.

[@jeffrey7737]

@@richard2678 Chaz is idea 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@jeffrey7737]

@Angelo Stevens exactly rightest and trump supporters are in 1600s so BOTH sides are terrible

[@spacepirate3391]

I found that weird that he said that because many natives dont view time like that. Meaning your ancestry are always part of your present. But maybe he meant it differently..

[@rhyswong8976]

I remember there is there is this Native American quote saying that you should not let words and visuals hurt you inside.

[@tracylunsford5100]

Great video Will! Love the honest conversations! ❤

[@mangodogg4542]

“We have more important things to worry about” f a c t s

[@SKINWALKER]

Alcoholism is the primary problem facing the Navajo. Take it from me who lives in Shiprock, NM. Absolutely agree with more important things to worry about...

[@moodist1er]

When was the last time you stood up for one of those more important things on their behalf? You're just here to try and justify your own inferiority complexes, dood. Fact

[@SKINWALKER]

moodist 1er simple practices. Teach the youth to not to drink excessively. Not to have children during wedlock. Build a strong job resume. Graduate high school with a diploma, not a GED. Spend a couple of years off the Reservation. Simple practices for simple solutions.

[@Annie-zt1hl]

I think you meant to write 'not to have children OUT of wedlock' -- otherwise it's just terrible advice.

[@francisdhomer5910]

@@SKINWALKER I can only speak for myself but if I was hiring I would be more inclined to hire someone who had a GED over a highschool diploma. THose tests are not easy to pass and yo know they had to know their stuff. Now a days a highschool diploma is nothing more than a certificate of attendance. I do get where you are coming from, get yourself educated I believe is the point you are making.

[@jaysway9251]

I love that PragerU actually creates a dialogue and not just a screech fest

[@c.bishop1062]

Socialism works... (Lazer vision activates)

[@jacobpottala]

Indians are cool.

[@SpankSandwitch99]

It's pretty rare for them to have a valid video

[@c.bishop1062]

@@SpankSandwitch99 and you say this because?

[@SpankSandwitch99]

@@c.bishop1062 Depending on the topic, they either have a bad habit of missing the point, lying and pushing a false narrative or false equivalency, or attempt to blow things out of proportion. Watch a couple of videos breaking down pragerU's failures, and especially on who owns all of this, and you realize they're very twisted

[@Jason-iz6ob]

I’m Cherokee. I think celebrating a culture, whether you belong to it or not, is a sign of respect. Not “appropriation”. People need to get over themselves.

[@TrustaMann]

As much as I disagree, I agree. Though as a white person who also identifies as 0.3% Indigenous (I did a 23andMe spit test) I'd say if you wanna dress like the American Indian, DON'T!! Unless it's Thanksgiving.

[@the_absurd_hero]

This was really informative! I didn’t know how Native Americans were so instrumental to the victories in the South Pacific. It’s really cool that they used their native language as a sort of indecipherable code

[@KaosKrusher]

they made a movie about it, I think it's called Windtalkers

[@petitlouis5010]

As a foreigner : Redskins always sounded .... badass.

[@charlieharjo5268]

I love french fries

[@lazuriidkwhattoputhere8719]

You can say Oklahomans because Oklahoma is their language for 'Red Skin'

[@drakevaliance3536]

As a native american, so did I ;)

[@sleepingrabbit4011]

Same with me Redskins sound tough like a Spartan warrior or a gladiator !! Native Americans are Kick-Ass

[@imluvinyourmum]

It goes against the whole Native American thing I know for the majority to get offended by wacky Lefty issues. A true old chief would give u the guru treatment.

[@blockhart6952]

"we have larger issues to deal with then name calling" nicely put

[@ernies8828]

The beatitudes of Jesus Christ confirm this. I loved these people. Thank you!!!

[@alexjones-anaya5097]

B Lockhart I am a massage therapist and have several clients with red skin and I’m JEALOUS! A good looking skin tone!!

[@greyimani7594]

@mike sixx everyone should, not just black people.

[@greyimani7594]

@TJ Johnson you mean everyone, not just black folks.

[@greyimani7594]

@TJ Johnson wow, you sound racist asf. If that's the case, the whole world shouldn't get offended over words including whites.

[@enzymerc6969]

"It's my fault for letting it hurt me" That's a pretty good quote

[@urnaighean_shamhach]

"Outrage has became a recreational time..." spot on!

[@troytaylor1913]

I'm Cherokee. Just leave me alone and I'm fine. I refuse to be a victim.

[@the8568]

Troy Taylor 😎

[@m.draven477]

You ever seen Harry and the Hendersons?

[@BlackMetalViking]

@@m.draven477 Was he supposed to be Big Foot?

[@m.draven477]

@@BlackMetalViking Harry was a bigfoot. Yeah. Great movie. His profile pic reminded me of it

[@BlackMetalViking]

Oh they will try and spin that by saying you are indoctrinated by white culture, and basically don't know any better. See they know better than you and the rest of us lesser mortals, but I really should stay in my lane being a white cis male and all SJWs don't like it when we have an opinion. 2020 also known as Hell World.

[@Iguanapoop39]

“Mankind would’nt be where we are today, if it wasnt for cultural appropriation” best part of the video!

[@vonlobo]

Wow so right in point ;)

[@eggsnspam]

I'm a minority who wear American jeans... I appropriated the American way of dressing. Am I supposed to go naked now (because part of my heritage went naked with only a skirt around the waist for the most part)?

[@Cx10110100]

@@eggsnspam there're tribal communities even today, which don't wear clothes. You'll end up culturally appropriating someones stuff anyway

[@teresamcmurrin8672]

@@eggsnspam Yep, that's the way humans have always done it--see cool shit, adopt & integrate it. We enrich each other. I find it ironic that people claiming to fight for equality & justice & all that jazz seem to be advocating a degree of segregated isolationism that puts the racists to shame. Saw a video of a popular Tibetan band. They were wearing traditional shirts & boots along with blue jeans, & played Rock music using a mix of Western and traditional instruments. Have also been really getting into various Asian Folk Metal bands, cultural appropriation at its finest! (Check out The Hu--Mongolian Metal is great workout music!) Even found a group rather famous in China--members of an ethnic minority tribe that blend their traditional chants with Reggae. It works oh, so well! (Won't see any SJW's hollering about that, I'll bet. But they'd likely raise the roof if an American band tried a similar blending...)

[@nikkie9302]

My grandfather was a Cherokee and he never felt offended people loving the Native culture. My family we are Cherokee and we don’t feel offended like the rest of the world. Just ridiculous

[@loganwill-ut2ge]

So glad to spend time listening thank you for taking time

[@Cissy2cute]

"Outrage has become a recreational pastime". Wow, this guy has hit it right on the nose.

[@maxxon99]

Sad but true.

[@thecakeladytm9962]

Quote of the decade! I mean, this really just wraps up the crazy that's been going on the last SEVERAL years!

[@Pomiferous]

I gather left wing professors have not taken over the Navajo education system just yet.

[@WagonBurner1868]

@@Pomiferous do you mean... "i am glad the 'left wing' professors have not taken over the Navajo education system just yet... i just want to clarify.

[@Pomiferous]

@@WagonBurner1868 What difference would that make.

[@Kevin-pk2rd]

Can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone thought, "Hey it's my fault if I let those words hurt me." ? Such wisdom.

[@TheKozzee]

Yeah but we are humans and part of what makes us human is our emotional responses, something that not a lot of creatures have to the extent we do. It's sorta cool, sure it holds us back in some ways but still a cool portion of our humanity

[@Kevin-pk2rd]

@@TheKozzee You're right and there are plenty of other emotional responses that are much more worth of our time. Joy, empathy, gratitude, are just a few. The less we can get offended, especially at what others say, the better off we are.

[@Kevin-pk2rd]

@Corvid-19 that's not what either of us were saying. All we were saying was the less you can get offended, the better.

[@TheKozzee]

@@Kevin-pk2rd yeah Kev your right but I'm just saying it's not necessarily negative to feel something I think there's no such thing as positive or negative there's only how you perceive things it's why some straight up evil people feel no remorse they don't see the negative and it's also why some people can be happy all the time its just how things are perceived I don't think emotions should be silenced I think they should come and go through you and it's up to you how you use them

[@mariafabiola4852]

McSpiderMan but what the person tries to say is that you can have control over your reactions if you see the insult or the trigger of the impulsive reaction in a neutral perspective, in that way you can define whether you should let that insult affect you or not. The man heard the insult, he analyzed it in that perspective and decided not to get affected by it. It's a very powerful way of reacting and a lot of people should learn it including myself :') (sorry if I made a grammatical mistake, still trying to get my English right)

[@themanhattanproject2471]

Native American here, never offended. So glad to see this!!

[@AshleyTheWolf259]

Fellow from the UK here. I bought a poncho from a Peruvian, I love it and he thought I look so good in it, I love the culture so much, the wolf patterns are amazing~ ❤

[@jasonsavill3444]

I’ve always found the native Americans a beautiful people and culture.

[@thomascapitalmgt]

Go to the res. It is mostly abject poverty. No medical supplies after June. The casino $$$ is kept by the chiefs.

[@katew.176]

@@thomascapitalmgt true. But it doesn't change the beauty of the people. And this was why he said there's more important issues to deal with.

[@devildog2313]

And they have the best food in the world devil dog

[@tabris5304]

@R M Those who are afflicted by poverty, abuse, poor quality of life, etc, are more susceptible to substance abuse than the average person. Instead of looking down on them, ask what we can do to help improve the situation for these people.

[@herman1850]

There's no such thing as "the native people." They were and are many peoples, with languages and traditions much, much more varied than, say, European countries. That's why it's a farce to speak to three people from one nation and consider it representative for Native Americans as a whole.

[@ferdiefunes8854]

"Sharing of cultures is the ultimate sign of peace". - from a Filipino tribesmen

[@yuribandolon5467]

Lapu-lapu didn't get the idea though hahaha. I live in mactan by the way.

[@ferdiefunes8854]

Well back then there are those who did and who did not get it. Who knows what Lapu lapu's motivation is for fighting the spaniards. However, in pre-colonial times we were getting along with a lot of foreigners (indians, chinese, and malays). You will see it in our culture there were influences from those places. In these day and age of flight, tv, and internet its very easy to exchange ideas and so is with culture in which is not a bad thing. That is why probably our Filipino Tribesmen have said those.

[@hijodelsoldeoriente]

@skriller bee For every Lapu-Lapu there is a Rajah Humabon and Doña Juana. There were those who voluntarily embraced Roman Catholicism and there were those who rejected it. As well as the Mangubats of Visayas who helped Spain conquer Manila.

[@noskalborg723]

That is why the Left attacks it.

[@Macmacus]

Ferdinand Funes as far as i remember magellan arrived during a battle between lapu lapu and the tribe that welcomed spain. And magellan helped that tribe but he was killed by people of lapu lapu.

[@Chap49]

Such a great video! This is how we learn from each other.

[@JJ-ri8es]

Absolutely LOVED and ENJOYED this video! All who spoke, spoke with words of wisdom, understanding and love.

[@algow5988]

It's appreciation of the native culture. I'm Scottish and when I met a young Chinese student playing the bag pipes because he loved them I could not be happier.

[@rockafella1690]

You don't sound Scottish.

[@yesitstemi2517]

@@rockafella1690 Darn right! I couldn't hear that Scottish accent even a wee bit.

[@Floppy1932]

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[@nodak81]

The left would find your example meaningless. They think white people have no culture to appropriate...

[@NealeDeadlyAlien]

@@nodak81 It's time people of European descent re-embrace their multifarious cultures to wipe away the unceasing arrogance of the left.

[@dj_bae]

“Outrage has become a recreational pastime.” Damn this dude’s spittin our facts one after another. What an intelligent human being.

[@adrianboight4222]

Sometimes outrage is righteous. Depends on what you're defending or speaking out against.

[@Thatguy-yf5ue]

10-4 on that..

[@katharineray8759]

THIS!!!!!

[@milkboi2386]

Just sjw lovers, white or black each one of us can be brainwashed all the same!

[@AbdunK99]

@@adrianboight4222 Yes, but not when used for self-entertainment and ideological bigotry.

[@kristineasuncion6081]

One of the best interviews. I love each and every one of them

[@schoolinJOO]

one of the nicest videos i’ve seen on youtube at all. please do more - thank you

[@TheRealMonnie]

"the most offensive things are sometimes the most important conversations to have" - exactly right!

[@sokay2laugh512]

Monnie Holt Completely agree. Thanks for catching it and quoting it. Comedy used to be allowed to do this for us so we could hear hard truths about ourselves and laugh into new thinking. Lenny Bruce, Mort Sahl, Smothers Brithers, is George Carlin, Robin Williams, Patrice Oneal, Dave Chappell, Joe Rogan, Louie C.K.

[@Ledman25]

Such a wise statement. If we can’t even discuss these things then how can we learn to not only live together but grow together

[@shqiptariidukagjinit5650]

Monnie Holt I just heard that

[@aarona7024]

I am Comanche, and we are all American. I am not offended by sharing my culture with others.

[@Gypsygeekfreak17]

Tell that to the librals

[@americanpig-dog7051]

Yeah, it's funny because people want to be upset that you like something so much from another culture that you choose to adopt it.

[@debibarrington8348]

Thank you for your culture

[@scottchadwick6921]

I hope you teach your younger generation your culture and choose to carry it on.

[@onenation3784]

The more you share the more you lose.

[@cbailor1]

This is amazing I've been trying to tell people about this for too long I have the deepest respect for the local tribes of Arizona and many friends that are Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Yavapai, Apache, and Havasupai thanks for putting this out there I will be showing this to some people that I've had conflict with

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

maybe 15 years ago, I started using the same carving tools that northwest pacific native americans use. And I have, with practise and experience, come to value them very highly indeed. Not because I aspire to be a native American, but because their traditional elbow adzes and bent knives are (in my humble opinion) have proven to be a far superior method for carving wooden forms

[@MyShiroyuki]

I’m an Alaskan Native and I don’t find it offensive when the white man wears the clothes and jewelry we made. We already got his money.

[@zawarudo596]

And we don't care if you don't like us, either way we have your vote.

[@ianavegnon856]

Thanks to Capitalism! Merica!

[@MyShiroyuki]

@American Fuel TV Actually on a document, I usually see Alaskan Native And Native American as separate boxes. I don't see a difference between them. We're both Native Americans.

[@Sixty_Five_Pronghorn]

Jun3 Shiroyuki lmao

[@Kozmos-mr3kl]

Why is this Japanese person claiming to be an Alaskan native.?

[@williammitchell8247]

"The most offensive questions are the ones that need to be asked the most" is probably the most open minded statement I have heard on this channel.

[@mattymessner9185]

That gave me chills when he said it. Powerful

[@uadimwit]

You left out "asked, AND answered." I came to awareness in the age of "Martin, Marley, Mandela, and Me. It's a black thing, you wouldn't understand." I have read the writings of all of them, but I doubt most of the people wearing the shirts could say the same. So what, exactly, am I incapable of "understanding." There is a difference in the "black experience" in America, I get that, but don't dismiss my level of empathy when you know nothing about me. In return, I will listen to your experience, and compare it to mine. Perhaps, I will see it your way.

[@thetwistedsamurai]

"It's my fault for letting that hurt me." And that, my friends, is a TRUE Native mindset. As a Native myself, this made me very, very happy.

[@redmeat2ndamendment695]

One of the best videos yet. Will Witt you never disappoint.

[@johnf2539]

"...we live in a society where outrage has become a recreational pastime." BINGO!

[@spk1121]

Now more than ever!

[@Ductdog]

He nailed it. Exactly what’s going on.

[@Kaddywompous]

Sure, but that doesn’t mean, therefore, that there is never anything that deserves to be changed. Sometimes opprobrium is justified. ‘Redskins’ is an obviously offensive name, so change it. Will you be outraged if they do?

[@cookie22100]

@@Kaddywompous good point, thank you for saying that.

[@stevesanchez8478]

Kaddywompous there definitely things that need to be changed, however we need to prioritize which issues need to be changed...the native American gentleman may feel that instead of changing the name of a football team which seems to not even bother them, how about helping us with some additional resources that can help our community progress...just saying this as an example...idk what problems the Native American community is currently facing

[@j.wilson1000]

Dude with the long hair GETS IT!! Smart guy. Code talkers are national heroes, American heroes.

[@abomb6046]

That's a smart guy! Everytime he spoke I was nodding my head and agreeing

[@henrycaldwell4454]

Yeah Americans have so much admiration for our native population

[@egan605]

Ur likes are were in 665...now i have made it perfect

[@henrycaldwell4454]

Phill Simmer couldn’t agree more

[@Tracy77751]

Yes they are .....!

[@Tehutli]

“It’s my choice to get offended… we have much bigger issues to deal with than name calling” bravo yes 👏👏

[@amoscorvus]

The amount of sanity in the video and the comment section is very refreshing...

[@cplcabs]

"Outrage has become a recreational past time" Never a truer word said.

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

And a commodity. You can buy and sell outrage to destroy somebody. Like any other commodity, it only has as much value as people are willing to give it.

[@cplcabs]

@@linkinparkrulz2275 you are certainly not wrong.

[@fleiteh]

People with those mindsets should give lectures at Universities.

[@bobbieschroder6231]

Good idea!! However, they are full of vicious radicals. Natives really need to visit high, middle, and elementary schools. But it would still be worthwhile, as you say, to go to those institutions of "higher" learning. ✔️

[@richwiz2]

The Leftists would never allow them to speak without interruption; it goes against their narrative.

[@anwwarren720]

I was on the Navajo reservation 2 years ago and one of the high schools has the Redskins as it's mascot...yeah they wouldn't be aloud. It's not about tolerance and diversity, its totalitarianism masked as tolerance and diversity.

[@WagonBurner1868]

@@bobbieschroder6231 have my b.s. from U of A (not ASU)

[@gtagamerz5353]

I'm from Côte d'Ivoire, a west Africa country, and I was actually filled with appreciation when the asian group artist actually introduced a traditional dance from my country in their music called 'RICA RICA''... Cultural appreciation.

[@JamesSmith-fd9gc]

Love the guy in the black shirt, very well thought out dialogue. Loved this video.

[@route77productions]

The whole Redskins controversy going on should be decided by the Native Americans on whether the name should be kept or changed, you know the people on who it's based on.

[@te9591]

Yeah agreed, and it does offend some. Like Russell Means; also could they take the word "skin" out? Or maybe call themself the "dog soldiers" or "tribals" or something?

[@Boogieboy138]

Well Native Americans have been coming out against it for years..

[@welcometoreality3450]

@@Boogieboy138 AHO!

[@thomascapitalmgt]

Wrong. Should be decided by the owners of the team. It’s called private property

[@welcometoreality3450]

@@thomascapitalmgt they did decide after seeing the light from most of their sponsors (even the conservative ones) doing the right thing after seeing the writing on the wall of a woke nation. Sorry Hater Rs your done... were taking all your hateful wedge issues away... Have a more loving day. #DEM2020

[@koaladelespace]

"The most offensive questions are the most important ones" Damn that says a lot

[@sayablack0312]

A Mexican youtuber who has a podcast has a great phrase that fits perfectly into this topic "Start a conversation in a polarized society it's an act of rebellion"

[@christinelaffin5604]

I loved that comment

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Wisdom and beauty right here. What's not to love and appreciate? Thanks for posting this video and may we all join together with our hearts and minds and always seek way to create a better world while preserving the sanctity of Mother Nature in the process. Best wishes to everyone.

[@alexo1226]

Thank you ! Great video

[@matcauthon1081]

The native Americans are smarter and more educated them college grads, wtf!

[@spqrmred2838]

they have my respect .

[@matcauthon1081]

@@spqrmred2838 thnx bruh

[@lynnk-qj9cj]

MR: ED thanks means a lot 🖤🖤

[@mondobe]

Plus, plenty of them are college grads.

[@rushilkaul]

Why makes you think they aren't college grads themselves

[@cheyknight5880]

I'm a Lumbee Native American, and I am uncomfortable with the race baiting tactics of today, it hurts actual race relations in this country. Further dividing Americans and other cultures.

[@wrightway3382]

One day the Lumbee will be fully recognized by the US.....from your Creek brother

[@bonniehenderson3754]

Chey Knight I agree. Part of appreciating different cultures is being able to interact and share in those things that make those cultures.

[@johnnylewis7437]

I am also Lumbee Indian my grandfather was James Cummings. Do you live in Lumberton North Carolina

[@johnnylewis7437]

I am Lumby as well my grandfather's James Cummings do you live in Lumberton North Carolina

[@thomasdemay9805]

@@johnnylewis7437 my roommate and one of my best friends in the world is full blooded Lumbee. Strickland is his last name. He's as big of a conservative republican Trump supporter as I am. Love the bumper sticker he has on his car. "Think you can trust the government? Ask a Native". He often makes the point of why would a Native support a bigger central government. Makes no sense with their history.

[@StealthySandwich]

I really liked those two guys you interviewed. Eloquent, informed, wise, good men.

[@Myelso]

Guy with long black hair and hat looks like a genuinely nice person, someone I'd wanna have a drink with

[@kaiser7695]

“I actually like the redskins because it’s cool to have an entire football team dedicated to you, it also gives us a really cool warrior reputation which I actually like” -my native friend

[@mrsloveydove4579]

“Having a Native American friend that’s not offended doesn’t mean my opinion doesn’t matter more.” -SJWs everywhere

[@Blacjac84]

@@MahoHaku It was ABC News that had that poll. According to original story, 90% had no issues and 10% did. And most of the 90% felt they had bigger issues to worry about than the football team.

[@Kanieht.L]

people don't know what the real history of the term redskin means ... it has nothing to do with a warrior ... the true meaning behind the term redskin refers to a scalped or skinned native ... that they paid money for ... the skin of a skinned native or the scalp of native was stained with their blood.. that is what the term redskin means ... it was turned into a warrior symbol by non natives to hide the true meaning behind it... check out ' Suzanne Harjo' or www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a29318/redskin-name-update/ .. I don't mind non natives dressing up like natives or buying native things or anything like that ... but the term redskin that is something different ... and it only bothers me because people and other natives don't know that part of the history ... just like the word squaw .. native in english means vagina ... and the long headdresses are a traditional sacred headdress that are not to be worn by anyone .. including natives if you are not of that level.. and to just dismiss that importance is disrespectful ... some things of ones culture need to be kept sacred and respected ...

[@silentstorm5439]

@@Kanieht.L let me ask this, are you Native American?

[@Kanieht.L]

@@silentstorm5439 yes I am ...

[@bw3240]

Each individual he spoke to makes my heart swell with pride and hope for our nation.

[@cynthiafougere8404]

Brian Walker such wise beautiful people ❤️

[@stacybrittain9448]

Thank you. Well done and good to know. Those interviewed are mature and have wisdom! Wonderful to see

[@Zoe-ty9ug]

The football team teaching the kids how to play football is the sweetest thing ever

[@hagymango3467]

“It’s my fault for letting that hurt me.” I felt that. What a humble thing to say.

[@dan8426]

A lot of Natives are taught to live this way. Everyone has choices and those choices are what effect you. You can choose to let something bother you or you can choose to let it motivate you.

[@jamesg1367]

I really liked that comment, to wit, that "the most offensive questions are those that need to be answered." It reminds me of a time when I saw a child ask, "Do black people smell different?" It could have seemed offensive of course, but to that little child it was simply a natural question. Her mother smiled tolerantly and replied, "They just smell like people, honey."

[@cybercoyote6430]

I agree. Without those questions being asked, none of us would know any truths about the world.

[@vhgiv]

Umm... Don't they smell with their nose?

[@cybercoyote6430]

@@vhgiv, the mentioned child's question was not "what do they smell with?" but rather "what do they smell like?". The child was probably taught to not just go up to people and smell them, so the child asked her mother if she knew instead.

[@vhgiv]

@@cybercoyote6430 was talking about the text version :P

[@cybercoyote6430]

@@vhgiv thank you for clarifying that. I wasn't certain if you were just making a joke or being serious, so I had to make sure.👌

[@RamenTrashTV]

I wish everyone could think like this. Native culture is beautiful and they wanna share it, not gatekeep and reserve it for themselves.

[@cwood892]

My husband is also Navajo and believes similar things to those in the video. He says he thinks its cool when native culture gets more mainstream.

[@trueblue533]

I love that they are more eager to share their culture than worry about whether someone is “appropriating” it.

[@MrFelixtheman]

I find that it is only uninvolved cultural inheritors that complain about appropriation. Peoples involved in their own culture are the first to share it with others.

[@trueblue533]

Excellent point

[@matthewmondilla6752]

"It's my fault for letting that hurt me." Maturity and Stoicism at its finest.

[@marvintran7813]

Yep!! Thanks for posting this!

[@adamalcover2419]

This was such a refreshing, yet humbling video.