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SUMMARY:Cultural Appropriation and Spiritual Genocide | Interfaith Committee Special Presentation
DESCRIPTION:We invite the members of The Troth to join us for a special presentation brought to you by the Interfaith Committee on Cultural Appropriation and Spiritual Genocide.\n \nCultural Appropriation is a difficult topic in Pagan spaces. On the one hand\, it’s difficult because there are many vested interests in obscuring its meaning and minimizing its impact on other faiths; on the other hand\, it’s can be used as a weapon by white people to destroy other white people. \nThe Troth isn’t immune from this. Many members\, even those who have held offices with The Troth\, have been accused of cultural appropriation. But what does that mean? And are we centering the experiences of those whose cultural is being appropriated? \nIn order to create good policy for our organization and our members\, we need to have the conversation to explore this topic by understanding its real impact on religious communities. \nIn this presentation\, livestreamed with Q&A for Troth Members only (and recorded and broadcast to the general public)\, we will all learn about what Cultural Appropriation is\, why some refer to it as Spiritual Genocide\, and what interfaith opportunities exist to restore trust and solidarity with Indigenous Religions.\nWe will go through real examples of this Spiritual Genocide\, Cultural Appropriation and talk about how each effects Indigenous religious communities. We will talk about some general principles of what to avoid when encountering Indigenous faith traditions. Finally\, we will talk about how we support our Indigenous friends and neighbors and their quest to restore their religious traditions\, defend their treaty rights and join their struggle for human rights. \nAs this event has to do with sensitive subject matter\, we will have a closed members only audience for the live broadcast and the Q&A session\, but as it’s also important subject matter for the general community\, we will be sure to record it for public viewing. \nPresented by:\n \nSheldon Noel\nLanguage teacher\, Professor\, Pipe Carrier\, Spiritual and Cultural teacher\nSheldon has addressed cultural sensitivity for politicians\, corporations and community members. Speaking at public and private events around the twin cities and around the world. Sheldon has given voice to the struggle and teachings of his people.\nShane Orthmann\nGothi with Daughters and Sons of Yta\nApart from his place in the twin cities heathen community Shane grew up as hereditary Sami with family teachings and worldview. He is currently a member of the North American Sami Siida. He came up as part of Anti-Racist Action\, an anti fascist street movement from the 1990’s. He participated in struggle as a member of Earth First! alongside the American Indian Movement in Minneapolis. As a heathen he has been invited to participate in discussion around decolonizing White Identity.
URL:https://thetroth.org/event/cultural-appropriation-spiritual-genocide/
LOCATION:The Troth\, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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