Our friend died by suicide and their family asked us to participate in a traditional Lakota grief ceremony, but none of us are Lakota and we're grappling with wanting to honor our friend while questioning whether we have the right to participate in these sacred practices.
More people experience this than they realize.
Grief intersects with questions of cultural appropriation and respect when outsiders are invited into sacred spaces.
“Where Are You with Indigenous healing traditions — Americas and Pacific?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.