'Are you full Native?'
Many Indigenous people get asked how much Indigenous ancestry they have
Many Indigenous people get asked how much Indigenous ancestry they have. But identity isn't all about fractions.
In this episode, Harv and Elena speak to:
- Falen Johnson, host of The Secret Life of Canada, about her identity journey and her "therapy play"
- Actress Kaniehtiio Horn on how she navigates Hollywood stereotypes and what makes her feel connected to her people
- Dr. Kim TallBear, who tells us why DNA alone doesn't make someone Indigenous
In this video, Horn shares the importance of learning how to say someone's name properly and teaches the correct pronounciation of her name.
❄️HOW TO PRONOUNCE❄️<br> ❄️MY NAME❄️<br>My name is Kaniehti:io, I made a short lil video teaching non-kanien’kéha speakers how to pronounce it properly. <br>Taking the time to learn someone’s name is important and respectful, so I hope you enjoy this little how-to. <a href="https://t.co/CXJCP8uXsy">pic.twitter.com/CXJCP8uXsy</a>
—@kaniehtiioWebcomic
Rhael McGregor is a Métis and Two Spirit artist and storyteller.
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