My indigenous friend says our predominantly white group shouldn't be calling what we do 'talking circles' because we're appropriating Native practices but we don't know what else to call our sharing process.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire for meaningful ritual collides with questions of cultural ownership and the complex navigation of influence, appreciation, and appropriation.
“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.