Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation: A Deep Dive | Drum Circle News
In this enlightening 10-minute episode of Drum Circle News, join Dylan Aubrey and Sal Melgoza as they explore the complex relationship between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. They discuss how the negative aspects of cultural appreciation arise from a lack of Native teachers sharing authentic knowledge, leading to misinformation and misrepresentation by those who appropriate Native culture.
Dylan and Sal delve into the historical trauma caused by the Catholic Church, which forced Native communities to hide their traditional knowledge and adopt Catholicism. This trauma has contributed to the scarcity of Native educators today.
They also examine how ceremony, once a natural part of daily life, now requires a commitment that is hard to maintain in a capitalist society. Before colonization, these ceremonies were integral to lifestyle and spiritual practice. Now, the focus has shifted to survival within a system that demands financial stability, diverting attention from inner spiritual journeys to meeting basic needs.
Key Topics:
The link between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation
The impact of misinformation and lack of Native teachers
Historical trauma from the Catholic Church and its effects
The transformation of ceremonies from lifestyle to commitment
The challenges of balancing spiritual practices with survival in a capitalist society
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