Ep. 8: Our Struggles Aren’t Commodities: Smashing Trading Post Activism


From clothing brands capitalizing on movement imagery and slogans to beer labels “benefiting” #MMIWGT2S, when facing cultural appropriation and exploitation of Indigenous identity and struggle, how do we also hold Indigenous artists and non-profits accountable for exploiting our own struggles?




From clothing brands capitalizing on movement imagery and slogans to beer labels “benefiting” #MMIWGT2S, when facing cultural appropriation and exploitation of Indigenous identity and struggle, how do we also hold Indigenous artists and non-profits accountable for exploiting our own struggles? In this show we talk with Tezbah & Remy about our experiences, concerns, and offer some ideas about how to address this trading post activist shitshow.
Note: This conversation is intended for Indigenous audiences.
Guests:
Tezbah Smiley: Hałtsooi nishłi, Naakai Dine’e’ bashishchiin, Kinyaa’aanii ei ya dashichei, Ta’neeszanhii dashinali.
Ma’ii Teeyiitł’izhidi doo Akidbaa Ahoodzanidee naasha. Ndi Hozhodi shighan. University of Kansaydı shi iinił’ta doo shi naalnish.
Instagram: @ndnfggtmovementVenmo: @Tezbah-Smiley
Remy is a multidisciplinary Indigenous activist and artist of many different media from the Black Mesa region on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. By utilizing art, activism and technology, his creations are rooted in his heritage and culture addressing social, environmental and political issues. www.linktr.ee/f1rstse7en, Instagram: @f1rstse7en
Hosts:
Bonn – Instagram:@bonnabella.xvx
Klee – Instagram: @kleebenally
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