29/09/2025
Real Talk. Facing colonial systems every day is exhausting. They are designed without our voices, values, or ways of being in mind, which means the effort to create space, advocate, or bring cultural/traditional knowledge requires so much energy. We are constantly having to overexplain, justify, or translate Indigenous perspectives into a system that was never built to hold them. It’s tiring.
Every day, we are navigating expectations of colonial systems while also protecting and uplifting our communities. The work we do is so important, but these systems make it heavier than it needs to be.
When these systems become too challenging, I find connecting to my community, culture, and traditions to be the best medicine. How do you take care of your spirit when dealing with these systems?
Pictured: Aqamoq Pu’taliewey - White Ash Basket 🤎 Made by me. ☺️
