I got promoted to lead the diversity committee at work but I'm the only indigenous person here and I feel like I'm supposed to represent everyone.
More people experience this than they realize.
Professional advancement becomes burdened with impossible representation responsibilities when organizations conflate individual success with community advocacy.
“Where Are You with Two-spirit and indigenous gender traditions?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.