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Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation: A Deep Dive | Drum Circle News

Drum Circle News | August 13, 2025

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 […]

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Fish/Wildlife: Feathers, New Age Appropriation, Building Positive Native Culture | Drum Circle News

Drum Circle News | January 4, 2025

In this engaging 11-minute episode of Drum Circle News, Dylan Aubrey and Antonio Carrasco tackle the rules set by Fish and Wildlife regarding the ownership of feathers, which are restricted to tribe-enrolled Native Americans. This discussion leads to a broader conversation about New Age spiritualists who emulate Indigenous culture without […]

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Vibe Attracts your Tribe, Lacrosse & the Stick Games

Drum Circle News | October 27, 2024

Join Dylan Aubrey and Sal Megloza in this enlightening 10-minute episode of Drum Circle News as they explore the fascinating origins of lacrosse, revealing its true roots as the Native American sport known as Stickball. Dive deep into traditional Native teachings and uncover the cultural significance of this ancient game. […]

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The 300-Year Colonization of Mexico & Unconquered Indigenous Spirit | Drum Circle News

Drum Circle News | September 28, 2024

In this 11-minute interview, I sit down with Miguel to discuss the 300-year process of colonizing what is now Mexico, which was once part of the Spanish Empire. Miguel explains how the Spanish, after colonizing Mexico, attempted to expand northward into Texas, where they faced strong resistance from the Comanche […]