Chapter
The Problem with the Idea of Ownership and the Romanticization of Indigenous Cultures
42:09 - 48:37 (06:28)
The idea of land ownership was not part of the indigenous people's culture, so using that framework only perpetuates a mythic past that doesn't acknowledge their history. Also, romanticizing their culture can turn them into the "noble savage," which is problematic in itself.
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This podcast episode discusses the problematic aspects of land acknowledgments, including perpetuating the erasure of indigenous history and culture, romanticizing Native American people, and risking turning them into the noble savage.
42:09 - 47:01 (04:52)
Indigenous People
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the problematic aspects of land acknowledgments, including perpetuating the erasure of indigenous history and culture, romanticizing Native American people, and risking turning them into the noble savage.
ChapterThe Problem with the Idea of Ownership and the Romanticization of Indigenous Cultures
EpisodeWhat are land acknowledgments?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The federal trust for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe have taken ownership of 12,000 acres of forest service land to help restore problematic forests and ecosystems.
47:01 - 48:37 (01:35)
Forest restoration
Summary
The federal trust for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe have taken ownership of 12,000 acres of forest service land to help restore problematic forests and ecosystems.