shockforshock

We face painted today… we became indians… two of us were evil. Guess which I was? #devil #evil #indian #blueeyes #godblesstheirsouls

furose

” we became indians…” ?
I don’t think so

My Identity Is Not A Costume for You To Wear!
On why prancing around in a headdress and war paint isn’t ~appreciating~ “native culture”
Redface!- The History of Racist American Indian Stereotypes

shockforshock

Dude… I work with six year olds. Calm down.

furose

That’s unfortunate

I wouldn’t be comfortable teaching six year olds stereotypes at such a young age

shockforshock

Unfortunately it’s not a stereotype to them. Their half native American. Their grandmother is full blood. But thanks.

furose

That’s funny, I was never aware that the Ziggy Stardust lightning bolt was associated with any nation

indigenous-rising

please do not teach children racist stereotypes. they do not need to learn how to be racist just because you are.