How to Be An INDIGENOUS Ally 🤗 (AVOID ❌ Cultural Appropriation)

[@MalloryRoseCo]

What are some ways you personally would like to be an Indigenous ally?

[@lex6819]

As the executor of my parents' will, I would like to offer first right of refusal to the Chickasaw tribe, for sale of my parents' farmland, after they pass away (assuming they haven't already sold it by then). But that is something I will like to do if I can. The farm is on what was originally Chickasaw territory.

[@natashanonnattive4818]

@@lex6819 Get a trust, it can not be taxed. It is kept in the private jurisdiction.

[@strangepisces]

I would love to be because I have always felt a close relationship to nature when I learned about native american tribes and there views on nature and then the history of the land they took car of stripped away was one of the saddest things to me. I still cry. Ill never know what it truly feels like but i lived on the outskirts of town and have first had seen what urbanization does, it destroys. I havent seen a valley quail in over 20 years... its real sad. And all the forest fires. Its time we all become indigenous allys!!

[@MalloryRoseCo]

@@lex6819 Wow that's amazing! What a beautiful gesture!

[@MalloryRoseCo]

@@natashanonnattive4818 Thanks for sharing advice with Viki!

[@erikbetancourt7194]

This is my favorite source and i always share these videos to friends, family and co-workers. They also enjoy them almost as much as i do.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

We so appreciate you and all of your support!! Chi Miigwetch Erik!

[@glenndent6626]

Hi Mallory, Thank you for this video. I would like for people of European lineage to know that once they learn the truths our public school systems failed to teach us that it is important to stand up for the truth, not to stand idly by when someone who thinks they know something is verbally showing their ignorance. No matter how gently we correct people we think are our friends, a lot of them will isolate us because they choose to remain in their ignorance. Your world may become a little lonelier as a result but rest assured in the fact that people like that were never our friends to begin with. The really bad ones that aren't open to any rational conversation need to be given the silent treatment. Like the title of the album the AIM song is on, "Silence Is A Wheapon". Learn how and when to use it, also who and who not to use it on. So what if people we thought were our friends isolate us for speaking the truth. That just gives us the opportunity to learn more and to become better connected and more centered. By the way, a really good book that does a wonderful job of explaining the differences in the European and indigenous ways of thinking is, "Braiding Sweetgrass" (indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants) by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Happy journeys, Until next time my relatives

[@MalloryRoseCo]

A Big chi miigwetch Glenn for your kind words. Thanks for sharing with us! We love your ideas and thoughts!

[@miriam4091]

I have been studying (on my own) for about 6 months and I cannot believe what I did not know or thought was correct. Prior to this I became friends with an Indigenous person and enjoy sharing what I am learning so I know I am on-track - like a buddy system. I also came to a realization that I am living on Native land, not the reversal. I haven't shared this revelation with my friend yet, but will be interested in their comment. Your video on this topic confirmed a lot for me. I will also add that after making this friendship, I would never want to lose it. Tks so much!

[@MalloryRoseCo]

You are so welcome and we love your comments!!!

[@kyrsten9westover]

Thank you for educating me on the steps to become an indigenous ally. I am always looking at ways to support even if it’s liking and sharing this video!

[@MalloryRoseCo]

You are so welcome! We really appreciate your support and kind words!

[@helloagain6243]

Just leave America

[@nicolelyon2530]

Please speak up when you hear misinformation being stated as fact from a person who is not from that culture. It seems to happen alot in casual conversation. It is usually ignorant stereotypes. But please do so in a kind and supportive way. As to educate, and not simply be 'offended'. Also, be the one person who speaks up when you encounter disrespect for someone of a different race or culture. No matter the color of your skin. It is very powerful. I am of French Canadian and Native decent and this is very dear to me. ❤

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Great words!

[@jonastin1788]

October 11 2021, Happy Indigenous People's Day! A long time in coming.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Miigwetch! Right back at you :)

[@julesgeefly]

This is such a helpful video thank you!! I love your store and stopped by to get some gifts for my family, so many beautiful things we love to appreciate and support our local indigenous owned businesses ❤️

[@MalloryRoseCo]

That's music to our ears Julie! We're so happy you stopped by and love the shop! Come back any time you like! Looking forward to seeing you again soon :)

[@checkingin4437]

Such a great video with many actions we can all that towards taking a first step. Thanks for sharing Mallory!

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sean! What would be the first step that you would take? 😊

[@checkingin4437]

@@MalloryRoseCo for us it's been about learning the history. We've started taking this step and are working towards bringing others along!

[@potekechu]

What a great video! I am glad that you covered the topic of appropriation.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

We're so happy you enjoyed it!

[@cynthiataylor2597]

Support support support. For the indigenous people. Yes I have seen my family support for years. Knowledge for real.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Thank you so much, Cynthia. We really appreciate you. 🙏🏽🧡

[@Quantum-Omega]

Mallory is not just breath taking but incredibly smart as well 😍😍.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🧡

[@Quantum-Omega]

@Tribal Trade Co really Mallory is like the mountains, the wind and streams which carry life, she has obtained the quality of beauty both physically and from within

[@walwilekashturnbull5712]

I'd like to add that many non-natives (and even some culturally disconnected natives) refer to all Native American cultures as if they were all the same. "The indigenous culture" is actually many nations and cultures. Therefore as a West coast Modoc woman, I can't speak for other tribal cultures such as those in the Midwest or the east coast. I've had to change the way I speak to reflect this reality. We have many things in common across the continent, but it's good to speak of indigenous cultures in the plural rather than the singular. I cringe when I hear all indigenous cultures lumped together in the singular as if there were no difference between the Modoc and the Cherokee or Aleute.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Miigwetch for joining the discussion!

[@maryanneouellette3376]

I am an ally as I do donate to indigenous community, my Metis Groups. I have also gone to the Alberta University to study they history of our people.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

That's awesome that you've taken the time and dedication to do so!

[@Milat67]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 your videos have helped me to learn so much more about my indigenous roots 🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Hello Clau! We are so glad to hear that! What have you learned about your Indigenous roots so far? 🧡

[@whitecrow1949]

Thinking about the phrase itself, cultural appropriation .. some things people do are clear, blatant forms of unacceptable cultural appropriation, such as wearing ceremonial regalia willy nilly in fashion or even worse making Halloween costumes out of it. On the other hand, here in the US our Constitution was in part inspired by the Haudosaunee (Iroquois) federation. Likewise, so was the early American suffragist movement. ↘️ The earliest European colonists survived because they accepted the agricultural teachings of indigenous people. Corn, beans, squash. The three sisters. I know this is not cultural appropriation but indigenous cultures have contributed much to the larger world. I think it is easy to be confused about this. One more thing: In my spiritual study, quests et al, I became concerned about the reverse influence of Christian teachings on our spiritual ways (to be clear, I am of European and Dakota descent). In the Native American Circle where I was involved for several years, we used Lakota ways. The brothers came from many different nations, so we focused on one for teachings and spiritual practices, always respecting the others. ↘️ I learned a lot from my deeply rooted brothers. As I learned song and prayer in Lakota, one thing that struck me was how sometimes some of our peoples sought kinship with the Christian newcomers by translating phrases to be like Christian concepts. The one that stood out for me was "Wakhán Thankhá" (or Wakán Tanka), translated as Great Spirit and said to be the "Indian" way of saying God or the Great Father. After study of old ways and consultation, it became clear to me that the elders way back spoke of "Le Wakhán kin." Period. The Holy or the Spirit. It wasn't a deity. It wasn't anthropomorphic. Sorry if this is too long. Your videos are inspirational and educational. They stimulate thought. I thank you for that.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Totally agree. There really are some clear and blatant form of cultural appropriation. And thank you so much for sharing! That is really interesting. And don't worry about it being too long, we appreciate the time you put into sharing your thoughts and experience. We are so glad to hear that you think our videos are inspirational and educational. We really appreciate it. 🙏🏽

[@davidpeckham2405]

Thank you. The deeper I look into the ways of the indigenous people the more I feel at home with a more gentile way of life. As Wight Crow49 talked about the great spirit, that reverberates with my spirit and my spiritual walk God, the Creator of all things. I see a great disservice done to all by the separation between us and it grieves me deeply.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Hi David! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And I agree, and it grieves us too. What would you do personally to gap the distance between that separation?

[@davidpeckham2405]

@@MalloryRoseCo Wow thanks for reaching back to me. Unfortunately for me where I live there is not much opportunity to interact. I do have friends who are indigenous and I do watch a number of youtube channels (especially on traditional medicine) that help me understand. Do you know Joe Pitawanakwat from Creators Garden?

[@paulmacnally206]

The land should be given back to the indigenous , it would be a better planet that way , and mutually beneficial.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

That's an awesome suggestion! Thanks Paul!

[@paulmacnally206]

Thank you 😊.

[@amandabethas]

Thanks👍😄

[@MalloryRoseCo]

You're very welcome Amanda!!

[@Laurence0227]

I don’t consider myself a indigenous ally, because engaging in above mentalities and activities (honouring, respecting, learning, making connections and all that) is part of “what one is supposed to do to another human being” already, doing this for and to indigenous people is not unique to doing so to anyone else, what is unique in this situation is that indigenous people often have not receive the amount of solidarity that we are talking about here which indigenous peole do deserves, thus how I see it is that having this mentality and activity to and for indigenous people is good and right, but I don’t need to be called an “ally” to do that :)

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Thank you for sharing with us Laurence :)

[@BloodStainedFloor]

I have thunderbird foot tattoo but I'm only 3 precent native is that ok

[@whitecrow1949]

First, an observation: the captions seem to belong to another, previous video. For example, I don't think you were talking about our spirit animal.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Good eye! I'm so sorry about that. We'll fix this ASAP. 😊

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you

[@MalloryRoseCo]

You're welcome!

[@maryanneouellette3376]

My spirit animal is the Eagle and I think I knew this my whole life before I even knew I was Metis. I had a tree carved into an eagel and purchased many things that involve the eagel

[@MalloryRoseCo]

That is so amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@WildindianTv]

Is it cultural appropriation if you don’t look like the original indigenous peoples of any land and then claim there heritage as yours by being married into the culture and being protected and able to practice someone else culture while they were killed for speaking their language or claiming their indigenous roots ?

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Being married into the culture is one thing, and each tribe has different laws regarding that, but it's never a good idea to judge someone based on their skin colour either. Indigenous people come in all shades from light to dark.

[@WildindianTv]

@@MalloryRoseCo in America the original indigenous people were light brown to dark brown but not pale. I’m not judging because I know how it goes with having mixed heritage and I’m not saying you don’t have American aboriginal blood in you but it’s not because your ancestors were always here it’s because they came here and married the aboriginals that were already here. I know that south east and the plains Indian look different but I know that they are our people we’ve been mixing with them since they came here too. It’s no hate I’m just really trying to understand. I apologize if I came off rude in anyway I don’t want to make anyone feel less of what they are. I just have questions

[@helloagain6243]

The best way to help would be to leave America. Its their land, be an ally and let them have it back. Anything else is just pandering. Who agrees with me? Or will I be ignored?

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and for watching!

[@helloagain6243]

@@MalloryRoseCo is that all you can say?

[@danradtke1663]

I have respect for the indigenous people but it seems you are saying the western way of living is not your worldview but it seems you are asking the same as the western ways of life. Being productive and selling your talents. Please help me to understand what the differences are in the worldviews when you are saying to support indigenous people by purchasing their talents. Confused???? I believe that is the western way of life. Do you not profit from selling your moccasins? Help me to understand the difference.

[@MalloryRoseCo]

Hi there, Dan! Thank you for your question. We have a video that could better answer your question about the differences between Indigenous and western worldview. Here's the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/anzdooCDjsanmZY Supporting doesn't necessarily mean just purchasing their talents. Showing your support can come in many forms. Right? 😊