Periagoge
Scenario

How family reputation affects indigenous political aspirations

I want to run for tribal council but my family has a history of addiction and mental illness and I worry that people will judge me for problems that are not my fault but still define how they see me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Personal ambition confronts community memory when family history creates barriers to individual achievement and service.

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

“Where Are You with Indigenous clan and community systems?”

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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