Whitewashing the silences created by the conqueror’s history

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The film I share below is from the TED website.  Although I have issue with some of the ideas they propose as well as some of the support they receive, they do have some wonderful presentations that open your eyes to thoughts and ideas you may not have been aware of.  That’s what growth is all about- awareness- ennit?

The following is a presentation that touches on the history of the relationship between the US and the Indigenous people of the land they invaded and conquered, as evidenced by the relationships held with the Lakota.

This is not the history you were taught in school…

Author: Nanu

A Taino woman of a certain age, exploring decolonization from the perspective of the First People to meet, and survive, Western invaders and Manifest Destiny. What I share is true to me. I encourage everyone to research to THEIR OWN satisfaction.

2 thoughts on “Whitewashing the silences created by the conqueror’s history”

  1. Hmmm… Well psychology tells us that opposing truths and realities are held in all human beings and that the more disparate the truths, the harder it is to remain a balanced individual. Considering the state of the world today, I’d say cognitive dissonance has become pretty much status quo.

    Thanks for stopping by and adding your thoughts 🙂

    N

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