What Does “Authentically” Indigenous Look Like?

[@lylyluvda916]

More of this please❤

[@tecpaocelotl]

They will this month. Once a week.

[@cheyennebearfoot]

Don't worry, friend! This is the first of many. 😊❤

[@lylyluvda916]

@@tecpaocelotlnot me checking everyday 😂

[@LSW2022]

Yes 🙌 ❤

[@Turquerina]

The way I relate to America is particularly weird as I'm a second generation Vietnamese-American based near Philadelphia. As someone very into fashion, I'd love to mix Việt Phục (from the standard áo dài to historically rooted áo tràng vạt) with locally produced indigenous accessories like jewelries, for example. In this way, I want to support the people that have long inhabited this part of the world while honoring my heritage.

[@marjoe32]

As someone with indigenous roots in mexico, it took me years to even find what my tribes were. Im a product of generations of mexicans who hid thier roots from thier children to not risk the discrimination. When i visit guadalajara i make sure to show real respect to my ancestors. America was here before Europeans from canada to Argentina.

[@nerdtubewtf]

same with me. So much was lost due to war and revolution and well utter pain. (scene in movie Encanto? yeah, mi familia even down to bisabuela with 2 daughters and one son, so that scene traumatic). Back to point, my dad only recently revealed to me that my other bisabuela went to taos to live. entrance papers and other early documents uses the 'I' spanish word as identifiers but that is all. Love growing up near the Piposh/TO peeps. I don't know who my people were but I feel more connected and glad that I got to grow up here (elders would often come to our school when I was a kid in the 70's thanks to the AIM movement methinks). Love these stories and to know we are not alone and we don't have to hide. Many immigrants from places in the south hid their roots due to US policy at the time. Claim your roots, lose your kids and maybe life, lose your traditions and your people, you get a chance to live a little bit and escape war kind of thing. My godparent family happened with. They were able to remember their name, once Yaqui, but long ago. A survival mechanism. Back to my point, love this, that we are sharing and we don't have to hide anymore. None of us were ever alone nor ever really forgotten. We just need each other to help remember. KWIM?

[@JoshCerda]

How’d you find that out? Trying to do the same

[@annaliesephipps584]

Love this series and so excited to see more! We need more indigenous people in the spotlight of mainstream media, reclaiming control of their cultural narrative. I hope the voices of the Indigenous people working on this show are given the value and respect they deserve ❤

[@pbsvoices]

So happy to be in a position where I can uplift my community and share our stories with awesome folks like you.

[@pbsvoices]

We just launched episode 2 yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@RivLoveshine]

Have you watched Reservation Dogs yet? It's a great show.

[@AboveTheNoise]

This series is going to be so dope! It's so refreshing to hear straight from a range of Indigenous folks about innovation in their own cultures. We need more content like this! Chey Bearfoot is an amazing choice as the host and one of the writers of this series (we're biased, but the evidence speaks for itself).

[@pbsvoices]

Thank you for the continued support! -Chey

[@sksk-bd7yv]

Being from Sweden I get really annoyed with movies etc. exploiting the viking sagas/culture/etc. And Sweden has never been occupied by any foreign power. If my land was stolen, and the thieves then made a lot of money from my heritage... I'd be f***ing livid.

[@RugMann]

History lesson: Finland was once part of Sweden and Russia Annexed massive swaths of land during the Russo-Swedish war, and that was just as recent as the founding of the USA.

[@RobynHoodeofSherwood]

Storied sent me here. PBS continues to hit it out of the park with their offerings.

[@pbsvoices]

I'm so happy you're enjoying the show! Would love to know what's resonating with you most about this new series! -Chey

[@GratitudeGriot]

Ralph Lauren recently announced a collab with Indigenous artists. I guess it’s a step in the right direction bc many vintage RL designs are inspired by stereotypical indigenous designs. It would be dope if the proceeds of the past culturally appropriated designs were donated to indigenous communities or designers

[@rachelroberson3494]

This is an amazing series with such a skilled host! We need more of this content 💯

[@cheyennebearfoot]

So happy you liked it!

[@derekstaff]

Love the perspective. I appreciate and support indigenous folk (and all people of color) taking control of and choosing how to express our advance their cultural legacy. As a person of almost uniformly (as far as I’m aware) White background, I’m curious how I can best support and respect Native artists and designers. I love the different design traditions of various cultures of color. For example, I in particular love the very bold, graphic styles of the indigenous PNW communities, like the Salish. I’ve purchased some tee-shirts and knit caps from verified authentic Salish designers. But I’ve repeatedly second guessed myself. In wearing these products as a white person with no hereditary connection to the culture, am I participating in appropriation? Or am I supporting indigenous culture and art in a respectful way? It seems a thorny issue to navigate when I sincerely want to respect the indigenous community and communities of color, but Aldo [EDIT:also] am steeped in white privilege.

[@cheyennebearfoot]

What a thoughtful question! Generally, if an Indigenous artist is selling clothing that is inspired by their cultural background, it's ok to wear and purchase and be enjoyed by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks! However, sacred cultural items and clothing, like powwow regalia is NEVER ok for non-Indigenous people to wear. I hope this clarifies things!

[@petiteminipizza]

Thank you for answering, I was wondering the same thing @@cheyennebearfoot

[@misshelloareyouthere]

PROBLEM with this video!! You’re only talking HALF the story not FULL story . You are only mentioning United States RED skinned indigenous , Canadian Indigenous and Latino Indigenous from Mexico, South America and Central America BUT you’re not EDUCATING White, Latino and Asian about BLACK skinned indigenous people from USA/ Americas. THAT is the FULL indigenous history of USA. What do black skinned indigenous tribe look like/ indigenous culture, hmmmmmmm?!!!

[@misfits9294]

Yeah I was wondering about this as a white person myself, because I'd love to buy some of these brands and support indigenous creators but I also don't wanna culturally appropriate their stuff further. Thank you Cheyenne though for answering!

[@sakkarabeirre]

​@@cheyennebearfoot Same here, as well. Thank you for answering. ❤

[@zhisu2665]

i don't know why some people find it so difficult to just buy from an actual indigenous brand/person, there's plenty online selling and making things for everyone to enjoy so they can support a community/tribe while representing a culture [things that can be shared]. it happens a lot in Australia too with non-Aboriginal businesses stealing designs and selling cultural items when it's easy to find brands/items that are created by Indigenous communities/people

[@jn1211]

colonizers are REALLY REALLY bad at recognizing their role in the direct and ongoing oppression of our culture.

[@tux_duh]

Because they don't care about natives, just the aesthetic they think of

[@solenstyle]

@@tux_duh Doesn't that go for everything? Not everyone wants to live the original lifestyle of where the fashion aesthetic came from. Or more relevant to this comment, like punk rock when they're into punk fashion. It's the same reason why someone can dress in punk fashion, then dress in military wear, then to a more gothic aesthetic from day to day. Some people become enamored with different aesthetics and that's ok. I think it's better to understand the origin because it better serves the wearer as a jumping off point of what will go well with certain aesthetics than others. But not everyone is as nerdy as I (or people like me) am about clothes. I don't like to impose my interests onto others. Some of the best designers do use artisans to make the fabric or design, but they're rarely credited because the garment doesn't have a tag that says this person hand crafted this garment. The artisans get paid, and usually the fashion garment ends up being very expensive to reflect the hours put in by the artisan. It's not even just a little guy gets no credit thing. Some fashion brands don't disclose any manufacturing info from big companies or really any design process that took part in the item manufacturing. The only way I can see people being credited (like seamstresses) is if a tag becomes longer, or every clothing item has a booklet to show the process. This would honestly be cooler, but it's not industry standard right now. This idea would resemble more like the film industry with the credits section.

[@joescemo1137]

This is an amazing episode! Please please please do more. We need more indigenous content.

[@deetlebee]

I love hearing these voices that are so often unheard. My grandfather was a bit obsessed with the sorts of depictions of Indigenous groups you talked about. A lot of paintings and artifacts and sort of "aesthetics" without emphasizing the importance of respecting the cultures and people. Showing a /sort/ of reverence, while also not really caring about the actual people who lived and suffered? As for her question at the end: as a non-binary mid-western "white" person...white supremacy wiped out any real tradition and cultural heritage I might have had, and said traditions and cultures are pretty hostile to the idea of non-binary expression. So I'm having to figure out how I want to express myself. I love seeing all the human variation around the world in fashion, because there has to be more than "t-shirt and blue-jeans" I was allowed to wear growing up as a male-assigned-at-birth person.

[@KrisRN23935]

Interesting perspective.

[@pbsvoices]

Your bravery and vulnerability in this comment rings so clearly. I wish you well on your own reconnection and healing journey, my friend! -Chey

[@nicholas.h9558]

2:35 So I would like to add that while the hairstyle may have had inspiration from the Hopi tribe, Lucas' team did take inspiration from another source as well. In particular, the famous Mexican soldadera and guerrilla fighter, Clara de la Rocha, which can be seen from the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art archives at Skywalker Ranch. Now this doesn't mean Lucas didn't take inspiration from the Hopi tribe to create princess Leia hairstyle, but it might not been the sole inspiration. I say "might" because many photos showing Soldadera possessed bun less hairstyle outside of Clara de la Rocha, so speculation and criticism on the validity of Lucas' stated inspiration has been made.

[@pbsvoices]

Hmmm, sounds like a lot of Indigenous/Mexican excellence inspired Lucas. What a great piece of info, I didn't know! -Chey

[@Bethelaine1]

As a child growing up in San Diego I was taught some about Indigenous People in some other parts of the country, but nothing about those living in the county and state. I was in high school before I knew there were artifacts from people who came to the area I grew up in to gather acorns. I was an adult before I knew there were reservations close to me. I did learn part of the story of the Spanish Missions, I learned the full story in college. I made sure my children learned the history warts and all.

[@shinlua]

Please more of this! I'm from Switzerland and my knowledge is still so limited on the struggle of natives. I'm so excited to learn more!

[@pbsvoices]

We just launched episode 2 yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@NastMarrero]

Awesome work, thank you! I often struggle to explain the problematic nature of pop-culture “indian” disguises to people uneducated in the topic. This is very helpful.

[@AleesaTana]

Thank you for highlighting this topic! My indigenous roots in the Americas stem from the Nahua peoples of Mesoamerica, but have been muddied by time and distance. 130 years ago, my 3xGreat Grandmother pulled up roots and moved to Los Angeles, and I don't know the story of why. Recently I've begun learning about what the culture of my ancestors was like and I'm sewing myself a top inspired by huipils, the Nahua blouse that's still woven and worn throughout Guatemala and Southern Mexico, but I'm trying to keep the design a reflection of who I currently am rather than copying anything out of a museum. I'd love to learn backstrap weaving, but I'm not there in my sewing journey yet.

[@nerdtubewtf]

same. My peoples came from a long long line of miners. Me and my family been searching. Heck I know tias and tios been searching since by abuelo died when they were young. I find that just letting go and wearing what is comfortable, and that has been a clue in memory. Cuz now so many options. Love that their is art, which IMHO helps those of us lost, to remember our long ago memories that our families were forced to forget due to utter pain. KWIM?

[@StephPerla]

So excited for this series. I went and bought some stuff from Urban Native Era while I was watching this video. Can't wait to rep our people.

[@tecpaocelotl]

Can't wait for next episode. I posted this on Indian Country subreddit. Hopefully gets more popular.

[@cheyennebearfoot]

Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@tecpaocelotl]

@@cheyennebearfoot thank you for posting.

[@Racha0900]

Yes! OXDX, Jamie Okuma, Lauren Goodday, Trickster, Native American Apparel, NTVS, B Yellowtail, Indi City, Steven Paul Judd, Thundervoice Hat, . . .so many great artists out there.

[@S3lkie-Gutz]

Inuuvunga designs, the littlest inuksuk, section 35, decolonial clothing, urban native era, Victorias arctic fashion, mistâpos, Becky qilavvaq, eighth generation, choke cherry Creek, bizaanide'ewin, ginew USA, heart berry, red rebel armour and more(thought I'd drop some Canadian creators too :) )

[@KooriPlays]

This was absolutely enlightening! As a Canadian from an immigrant family, I would love to learn more about indigenous peoples across North America.

[@sakkarabeirre]

You have access to Indigenous Canadian TV! You're very lucky. There is APTN, there's a bunch of shows I've watched through the last decade on CBC with Indigenous actors like Jessica Matten, Zahn McClarnon (both on Dark Winds).

[@thehomeschoolinglibrarian]

As a European American I don't get people who want to appropriate Native culture when we have a rich culture of our own to draw on. I love learning about the many cultures and traditions of the people of the Americas as it is part of our history as humans. I also love how the Native People of the Americas are fighting back and make sure that their culture is not lost and that the Europeans who sought to erase the culture of these people don't win.

[@pbsvoices]

I really appreciate this comment! -Chey

[@golwenlothlindel]

Lack of knowledge, mostly, I would say. Everything I know about my family's heritage I found out for myself... and my job was easy thanks to many of my ancestors leaving a rather outsized paper trail. Most people don't know anything farther back than maybe their great-grandparents' names, at best. Names were changed by immigration officials, sometimes permanently erasing a person's connection to their background. Most people no longer live in the communities their ancestors were part of, and often don't remember where those places were. I was once driving around a small town with a friend, and we came across a road bearing their surname. I looked it up, and sure enough it was named for their ancestor. That was the only piece of information they had about their family prior to the year 1900. Modern lifestyles leave people isolated from their heritage: that's why so many people seek out items with cultural significance. Often, what is freely available is this manufactured facsimile of something that isn't theirs to claim, which those who aren't well educated can often mistake for the real thing.

[@rebeccacanales]

Speak only for yourself. Some Whites also have Indigenous ancestry but don't claim a tribal identity because it has been centuries since their last Native American ancestor. You can't tell who is Indigenous and who is not just from looking at them. The Whites that have been here for many centuries are not even pure European anymore. They've mixed with both the Blacks and the Indigenous. The reason I bring this up is Indigenous peoples have long influenced White Americans and our culture. We named many of our states and even many of our cities after them. Massachussett's for example is named after a tribe. So is Missouri and Kansas. Even Tennessee. Tennessee is named after a village called Tanasa or Tanasi which was a very important administrative center among the Cherokee. Most of the White people claiming Cherokee actually come from the territory that was administered by the village of Tanasi. Kind of like how immigrants to America who intend to stay long term just start appropriating the term American and calling themselves that. Most of our states are either named after Indigenous peoples or after an Indigenous word.Montana almost was too. Originally it was supposed to be named after the Shoshone but instead they chose Montana so as not to offend Mexican immigrants. The Dakotas are obviously named after the Dakota tribe. Minnesota comes from the Dakota word "mní sóta" which means clear blue water. Yes our country has pushed them away but at the same time has taken a lot of inspiration from them that you need only look at the names of our states to see.

[@natashaheines6960]

Links to all the creators interviewed? :)

[@beccathompson3021]

This is such an amazing start to the series! I cannot wait to watch the future episodes!

[@pbsvoices]

Thanks, roomie

[@ph5.484]

I really enjoyed hearing about the innovations of Indigenous designers in this video and the ways in which they're working to change the narrative about their communities. I think Joey Montoya's comment that people who appropriate are "not truly connected to who they are" is right on the mark and a discussion that I find very important. I'm paraphrasing badly, but I've come across the idea that some European American groups essentially sacrificed their ties to their individual cultures in order to assimilate to the emerging concept of 'whiteness', and it really resonated with me despite not being from the US. As someone from western Europe, so much of our culture here was packaged up and (forcibly) exported globally as a tool of colonialism, that it's become hegemonic, standard, nothing special. So when those parts of culture have been lost to industrialisation, mass export in colonialism, and assimilation into whiteness, I can kind of see why some people might begin to look towards parts of other cultures that seem more meaningful, colourful, or beautiful, and want to take a slice of that pie. Maybe this is presumtuous to say, but I think a lot of white people could benefit from looking into historical and local culture related to their own identity and realising that there's meaning there too - without getting all supremacist about it.

[@perfectallycromulent]

the problem with your analysis is that it assumes that european-americans sacrificed their ties to their former cultures for nothing. american culture exists, and has for a very long time. you are in fact experiencing american culture by using youtube and just about every other social network. you probably have seen a ton of our movies, and listen to our music.

[@ph5.484]

@@perfectallycromulent I think you're arguing against a point I never made. Of course American culture exists.

[@DeRien8]

So glad to see Ohlone culture highlighted here! I grew up in that area, but the Native Californian history we did get was mostly the more distant Chumash, or the close but neighboring Miwok. Important to see the faces of those who knew the land before.

[@nidhug9115]

I really love how informative and personal this series is! Super excited to watch more!

[@safaiaryu12]

Ohh, I really love this!! Great start to the series - PBS has another hit! I personally really enjoy supporting small artists in general, and BIPOC artists in particular... Cultural appropriation is a pretty gross but extremely pervasive phenomenon (especially since so many white people don't see it as an issue - looking at you, other commenter), so any support we can give to actual native artists to counteract appropriation seems really important to me. Especially when supporting BIPOC artists means learning more authentically about other cultures. I'm looking forward to hearing more from y'all. 😁 I agree with another comment - in future videos, could you include links to any interviewees in your description or a pinned comment? Yes, we can always Google them, but the easier you make it to find their stuff, the more traffic they'll get!

[@pbsvoices]

We just launched episode 2 yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@tantig5923]

Everyone should be proud of their Indigenous community. As each celebrate their lives differently. This is definitely what is needed in light of recent news. I never claim to be anything but a little part of the Indigenous community. I wish I had more (11%) but am proud of what I am…. A multicultural Black woman Jamaica/Belize❤

[@mingbotlarue5694]

This video was excellent 🖤 Cant wait to see more.

[@turquesa_8056]

My sister told me that she was a fan of Vera Bradley but Bradley did a collaberation with Disney and the floral designs looked pretty identical to the ones used by our tribe (Chippewa). She said she stopped being a fan of hers after that.

[@josephbrisco3797]

I am a member of the Chickasaw Nation, I became an architect to design buildings and cities that work with the context of the place that they are in. I hope to see more indigenous architects emerge and evolve. Along with food, architecture is one of the biggest displays of cultural values.

[@WillowT442]

I have loved Indigenous history since high school. I love these hearing the perspectives of real Indigenous peoples. The past was not kind to indigenous peoples. I am glad to see so much information on this platform.

[@Reformedhillbilly369]

Very cool video. Funny how those who say this isn’t a big deal are incredibly offended when their culturally/religiously significant terms and iconography are not treated with the respect they believe it is due. We should all strive to increase our awareness and tamp down on hypocrisy.

[@AroundTheBlockAgain]

Best of luck to the Indigenous designers - and the Indigenous community! - coming together to design, discuss, and own their fashion

[@hozhokait]

Nizhoni! This is awesome!! 🤍

[@mariahkelley2037]

This is awesome! As a Comanche citizen and a historian, I can tell this was thoroughly researched & put together with intention 🤎 looking forward to more episodes!

[@pbsvoices]

We just launched episode 2 yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@colinleat8309]

Thanks so much for your channel. I'm of British/French ancestry, and have only a little exposure to First Nations culture's. I've always had great respect for First Nations awareness and continued connection with nature. I've watched videos of Pow wows here in Canada. The wonderful diversity of culture and Art is beautiful. We have over 600 different recognized tribes. Thanks again for yours and all these PBS channel's. I'm learning and growing as a better person. ❤️🖖😎🤘🇨🇦

[@pbsvoices]

This is SO AWESOME!!! Really happy that you're loving the content and learning so much. We just launched episode 2 yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

“Space buns” - I love it!

[@mboaz4730]

It is like, "It is about time!" Finally, Native designers are getting recognized for the designs and compensated for their work! They are definitely part of what gives Americans in the States their style! (I am a little unclear on what is support and what is appropriation), because different members do not agree on what is okay to share and sell to the public. When Princess Leia's Hopi space buns came about in the 70's, I knew where they came from because my Grandpa LOVED National Geographic, but no public credit was ever said about it, so it is like this uniquely American thing, and just 'crickets.' Like with the Zia symbol that is ubiquitous to New Mexico. It was not supposed to be used, because it was part of a healing ritual, but it got mixed in with the public stuff and now everyone knows it and its on all the license plates and everyone associates it with New Mexico. If I were the Zia, I would definitely at least sue for copyrights or trademark so that they at least get money for the use of it. It's way too late to keep it secret, but they need to get credit, cause it is the Zia Pueblo's design since way back.

[@mascadadelpantion8018]

I need to spread the word for understanding

[@cheyennebearfoot]

Ayyyee, spread the word like butter on toast 😤

[@zeroberts]

Thank you! Excited to see more of this series!

[@pbsvoices]

I'm excited you're excited! -Chey

[@laurapaskus505]

I love this series!

[@This_Is_TinN]

Strong start to the series!

[@cheyenne_bearfoot]

Omg!! Hi Tinn!! I'm so happy you got a chance to tune in!!

[@pbsvoices]

If you liked episode 1, then you'll LOVE episode 2! We just launched it yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@boohoo-t6c]

LOVE this series ❤❤

[@cheyennebearfoot]

Yayy! What's resonating most with you?

[@boohoo-t6c]

​@@cheyennebearfootThe appropriation of non Indigenous profiting off Indigenous artwork or style. It needs to be addressed more or the Arts and Craft Act needs to be strict

[@sourisdebibliotheque]

As a non native person, I wish I could support these native creators, but I am not sure if it would be appropriate for me to wear their creations. I want to be respectful and an ally

[@cheyenne_bearfoot]

You totally CAN support these artists and wear their work as a non-native person, my friend! 😊 A great rule of thumb is that if a verified Indigenous artist is selling clothes or jewelry that take inspiration from their culture, it's ok for most people to buy and wear. However, sacred cultural items and clothing, like POWWOW REGALIA are NEVER ok for a non-Indigenous person to wear. I hope that clarifies things and have fun revamping your wardrobe! (Also, there's some great articles online and posts on social that really get into the details if you're still unsure!)

[@TheFranchiseCA]

If it's not religious wear, it's just clothing.

[@louisianarainwater]

💚💚💚

[@S3lkie-Gutz]

It absolutely is! I'd avoid things considered closed practice like powwow regalia and spiritually/ceremonially significant pieces of clothing or decoration unless someone you know who is indigenous trusts you enough to share. Things like ribbon skirts and qaspeq are absolutely okay to wear, it's just not recommended to profit off them or make and sell your own as a non indigenous person as it takes economic opportunities away from artists putting their work out there. Buying work from us is very much appreciated makes us very happy someone wants to engage with and learn about our different cultures :)

[@alexamelena1101]

Love this series!!! Thank you :) 🌈

[@pbsvoices]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for episode 2 (oh boy! I wonder what it could be about?!?!). -Chey

[@Upbeatcpr]

This was amazing! I love the historical context and raising of Native American voices, more of this!!

[@pbsvoices]

We just launched episode 2 yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@h00liganhelixgpk]

I think you guys should do a video on how flawed the blood quantum system is. I am half ojibwe but because it's been split into so many "federally recognized tribes" and splintered so much, im only considered an 1/8 on paper. thus making me ineligible for some (not all, thank god) reparations. The issue is worsened by federal law making me only able to enroll in one recognized tribe even though i have physical documentation of my relatives that were enrolled/lived elsewhere. when it comes to blood quantum, they dont count your true blood quantum.

[@OPALkathak]

So proud of your work and you Chey. Bless you ❤️❤️❤️

[@VTimmoni]

Storied sent me. Great show.

[@pbsvoices]

Happy you think so! -Chey

[@FffReck]

Excited for more of this series!

[@pbsvoices]

We just launched episode 2 yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@ochervelvet9687]

I believe the ideal of the American “melting pot” is to blame for the phenomenon of white Americans’ fascination with indigenous cultures. I’m 68 years old, and n school I was taught that European immigrants were encouraged to leave behind their cultures and traditions in order to become Americans. Which turned out to be bland, white bread, soulless nothing. And yet so many fell for it. There are pockets here and there where you can find European traditions still alive (mostly food-related) but by and large we gave up our own rich traditions because we thought that’s what was required of us. And that, I believe, is why so many white Americans are attracted to indigenous cultures, because we yearn for the richness and depth of shared ethnic history that we lost. The “melting pot” was the wrong metaphor. It should have been a mosaic. In a mosaic every piece contributes to a whole, while retaining its individuality.

[@santleo7579]

Jam packed with many points to expound upon. Thank you for creating this content and providing us with the tools to do further research. I look forward to more!

[@StarLightNow]

More of this please! Great stuff.

[@PogieJoe]

Definitely excited for more of this series

[@pbsvoices]

SO AM I!! - Chey

[@pbsvoices]

We just launched episode 2 yesterday--let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLUZYR4q92didEsi=9KPVshZTxG3U7G8_ -Chey

[@PogieJoe]

@@pbsvoices Already saw it and it was great! Definitely checking out that playlist

[@Erin-S]

Love this!! I'm going to share this with my class when we discuss cultural appropriation

[@letkwu]

I love this so glad this was made!

[@Jellybean0009]

Would have been nice to include the designers links.

[@renebrock4147]

How do we 'breeds' fit into the picture?

[@neetvillage]

you're SUCH a good writer !

[@sparkymularkey6970]

I'm Diné but I have pale skin and freckles and curly hair. I am indigenous, but I don't have the "look" that people often expect.

[@nerdtubewtf]

are you me? yeah, latina that has pale AF skin (but not in a tone that I can get concealer for, I have to go to WOC specifically asian branded stuff to get close), curly hair and yes freckles. Thing is, when going to friends homes in various tribes in undergrad and grad school (CA and CO respectively) I looked more and treated like family. I mean everyone has at least one cousin who I look 'identical' to be it in indigenous homes or Latinx. I claim to be chicana with all that it implies, meaning I don't know who TF I am, but I have this. Alas, pale skin that dominant culture doesn't want to ever see despite documentation of peeps like us recorded in first contact records. (From what I recall/understand redheads with pale eyes green to blue were not uncommon in higher elevation esp in the southern americas but also here). Anyhoo, seems like the powers that be like to put peeps in little boxes and anything outside that definition is excluded in perception. KWIM?

[@huitzilinf_art]

Great video! I'll definetely adopt "reconnecting urban native" in my bios lol

[@deziraej6977]

Great video. Loved it.

[@L_24678]

That’s awesome! Museums and community in action 🤓👍🪄

[@scottostrowski5406]

Is there consideration to sensory needs? I feel as a person with autism that I’m often left out because of sensitivity to various textures, and I wonder if there’s some of intersectionality in regard to that.

[@RugMann]

The world is not going to conform to you. I have autism also you must learn to adapt.

[@shreksvr123]

Amazing video! Thank for making it!!

[@pbsvoices]

Thank YOU for watching it! What did you like about it? -Chey

[@1st1anarkissed]

I was on the ferry to vancouver island knitting. A woman who knits and also curates a museum gift shop was trying to think of marketing options for me. Her idea was to make knitwork with "just a feather" on it so it would "appeal to the people on the reserve." I tried to educate her about cultural appropriation and that I absolutely wasnt going to pass my work off as first nations. I don't know if she grasped the concept but I am still angry she even suggested it.

[@ollieroo3334]

Love it, thanks for the knowledge and perspective ❤

[@alastorcorvus]

This should be longer, great video.

[@danielstarkey9953]

Yakooki. Thank you. This was wonderful.

[@darinbauer8122]

When I hear punk sometimes, it often sounds like Whispers In The Wind gave punx the old songs in order to carry on traditional stories and rhythms.

[@meander112]

Authenticity for the authenticity god.

[@filososabke]

So inspiring and strong. I'll be watching out for the next one ❤

[@kts8900]

I would be fascinated to listen to a respectful conversation between various indigenous people and the Black Masking Indians in New Orleans, who attribute some of their history to native american roots, but have flamboyant current interpretations of it.

[@florindalucero3236]

My ancestors were Picuris, both sides of my family, up until my great grandparents, but I somehow got the genes from that one French thread, so I do not “look indigenous” to people who have been influenced by the Curtisification of what Indigenous people look like. I would be given massive condemnation if I wore the jewelry or clothing of my ancestors, I’d be flamed for it, because I look like a white appropriator. It hurts. I already have a deep loneliness for my lost history, and I’m not “allowed” to reconnect in any way.

[@pbsvoices]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@at_brunch3852]

Love this!

[@Megan-hu5is]

What a fantastic video! Thank you for showcasing the amazing work these folks are doing

[@chayse1225]

Great video!

[@pbsvoices]

So happy you think so! What did you like most about the video? -Chey

[@Anna-uu2fw]

We never see the image of Crazy Horse but walk in his spirit

[@nonameronin1]

I'm not native but apparently I've been dressing like a rez kid my whole life.

[@k.rebuilding]

Great content!

[@samwheat2480]

Learned a lot. Love

[@pbsvoices]

What'd ya learn?

[@samwheat2480]

The phrase “monolithic Indian” was really enlightening. This video helped me understand how the portrayal of indigenous cultures is rooted in the images proliferated by a handful of colonizers and was in fact so far from the expansive reality.

[@samwheat2480]

The artwork behind the host is also so intriguing. The mix of the US currency and the indigenous portraiture was the perfect backdrop for this subject

[@samwheat2480]

@pbsvoices

[@AuthenticWe]

Deep dive every tribe

[@tux_duh]

Well it would be hard because a lot of tribes just aren't around anymore or don't have a connection to their heritage, it would be awesome tho to hear more native voices explaining their cultures

[@BrookieWookieBee]

I agree with most of this. What about people who are indigenous but have no connection to the culture because their ancestors quickly assimilated. Mine are on the Daws rolls and were in Osage Oklahoma. I think we all know why they left for California. Now several generations later we want to reconnect.

[@NellieKAdaba]

True, some people don't live like Natives. Not everyone lives on reservations.

[@savagecountryboy]

I'm four different types of native American im nez perce and Blackfoot and soiux and Navajo Indian but also I'm white and Mexican too.

[@tantig5923]

I’m Jamaican/ Belizean on my dads side, but on my mum Blackfoot- Pigeon and Yucatán, Guatemalan. I took the DNA test and came up with more Mexican and Venezuela. Total Indigenous came up to 11%. Go figure 😂 I still Look, as I should mostly Jamaican ❤❤

[@Readera]

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[@T3glider]

Given the history of the Cheyenne and Apache, it is a little ironic that an Apache would be named Cheyenne!

[@tam1876_]

Curtis was close to Theodore Roosevelt's family & photographed their children candidly during visits. Roosevelt being an associate of John Muir (Sierra Club) is it any wonder that the continued romanticization leftover from that time period shapes our dominant/normative narrative & expectations to this day?

[@aprildawnsunshine4326]

Loving this series! I'd really like to see y'all cover the rise in non-native pagans who follow or, more often, incorporate aspects of native culture and religion in their religious practices. There have always been many similarities, to be expected as nature is similar everywhere, but in the last 15yrs I've noticed more and more people of European and especially British or Celtic ancestry doing so. I've always admired native religions, but it's always felt a bit inappropriate to copy them, for me. I'd love to hear the perspective of people who are actually part of those cultures.

[@Lhene9]

Agreed! I'm a pagan and am kinda weirded out by how so many of us think it's fine to take from whatever culture hits our fancy. The ubiquitous of smudging, for example, and especially how it's contributing to the decline of native sages.

[@DanielleBaum]

hey. hey people. its a 60 second video that's condensing a longer video she did. she's saying if you think you're supporting indigenous artists buying from large corporations you aren't. nor are most of the designs actually relevant to the various tribes.

[@arx3516]

Per se cultural appropriation isn't a bad thing. But it can have negative economical repercussions for native communities. The answer could be emulating the "certified origin" labels used by the EU for food products like Parmigiano or Champagne. Basically the US government grants native communities a trademark. The stipulation being that only the merchandise manufactured in the territories belonging native nations, under the community's supervision, using traditional manufacturing methods and materials, can be sold under this trademark. So that native communities get proper compensation while consumers get high quality, authentic goods.

[@kathrynsamuelson1983]

Great video, but where are the women designers?

[@Caterfree10]

I wish I could honor my ancestors’ cultures in my current world. But one of the lesser talked about sins of white supremacy in the US is it’s need to flatten European cultures into a White American monoculture. So I lost that along the way in my family tree. And now I have basically nothing remaining. It’s little wonder I latched on to so many problematic depictions of other cultures bc I didn’t have any at all. And it sucks. It’s a hole I don’t know how to fix.

[@Mammothbronco]

I think you just need to uncover the history that you think you lost. Take a trip or do some history deep dives.

[@KrisRN23935]

Its never too late. A little digging you could find out a lot about the Old World and your history. Europe is only a monolith to people who don't know a lot about it's people (much like any culture). It might be in bad taste to say, find out your German and start wearing Luderhosen and using an accent, but there's nothing nothing wrong with learning the history the place and appreciating the struggles of those before you.

[@golwenlothlindel]

Research. Start with what you do know, or start with DNA if you really have nothing. The information is out there, most likely.

[@krisrhood2127]

I'm a white Presbyterian who tries to only wear crosses without Christ on them or without things on their arms because our crosses are supposed to be barren

[@GenaTrius]

I wish so badly I could afford to buy some of that really really fine beadwork with the tiny little beads. Maybe on an actual good pair of moccasins that uhh don't have rubber soles. I'd want to pay quite a lot if I could.

[@ntvrthmn]

In 1998 I went to the main Navajo/Dine' Rez and saw young people at the Mall wearing AC/DC shirts and the like...is that cultural appropiation? Few First Nations people in Canada use dog sleds and harpoons but now use snowmobiles and rifles...appropriation? Where is the line drawn?

[@Sposav]

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[@dcs4219]

Sorry but this Native American can only AFFORD THE APPROPRIATED ITEMS.