Periagoge
Scenario

How to resist romantic stereotypes in advocacy work

The environmental organization invited me to speak about Indigenous wisdom, but they want me to talk about my people like we're mystical guardians instead of regular humans trying to pay rent.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Environmental movements often require Indigenous people to perform spirituality rather than address material needs.

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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