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When traditional authorities disagree on cultural authenticity

I use traditional patterns in my quilts but my grandmother says I am doing them wrong even though elders from other families approve

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What we've seen

Conflicting interpretations of tradition among cultural authorities create uncertainty about proper practice.

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“Where Are You with Indigenous creative traditions?”

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