Allyship is not performative. It requires discomfort, humility, and sustained effort.
It is not about “helping” Indigenous peoples. It is about standing beside them, respecting their leadership, and working toward meaningful change to protect the Next Seven Generations.
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As a teacher stepping into another school year, I'm watching the landscape around books and education shift in ways that honestly breaks my heart here in North America. How can anyone be against inclusivity? It is literally mind-boggling to me!