Posts by Taté Walker
JK Rowling’s Anti-Native ‘Magic’ Racism – And How Authors Can Do Diversity Better
“What’s the big deal” about the anti-Native racism in fiction like JK Rowling’s “History of Magic in North America?” Find out where she’s gone wrong – and why it really matters.
Read More3 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Efforts Against the Dakota Access Pipeline
Wondering what’s going on with the Dakota Access Pipeline – and how you can help? If you haven’t been paying attention to this uprising, these are good reasons to start now.
Read More3 Upsetting Examples of Anti-Native Racism in Pop Culture (And What To Do About It)
“It’s just a movie!” Really? You’ve probably come across examples of anti-Native oppression, but you might not realize how damaging they are.
Read More3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Learning an Indigenous Language as a Non-Native
Learning a Native language isn’t as simple as you might think. These questions will help you make sure you do it in a non-oppressive way.
Read MoreThe Horrifying Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools Hasn’t Ended – Here’s What You Need to Know
Do you know about the history of Indian boarding schools in the US? It’s horrific – and still having a terrible impact on Native students today. Everyone (but especially educators) should know this information.
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