Periagoge
Scenario

When media representation demands performative suffering

The documentary filmmaker wants to tell 'our story' but keeps pushing for more trauma details and seems disappointed when I talk about normal things like my job and my hobbies.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Narrative extraction requires Indigenous people to emphasize pain over complexity to satisfy audience expectations.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Indigenous identity and land?”

Peri

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.

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