This ultra-short film is an unapologetic confrontation of cultural appropriation and everything that's wrong with hipsters in headdresses. The takeaway? Just don't do it.
This short animated film features the topic of cultural appropriation.
This film can activate further research, discussion and projects related to cultural appropriation/appreciation/incorporation. Students can be prompted to develop a deeper understanding of the significance of cultural regalia and cultural items specific to diverse nations. Research the impact of the Indian Act on First Nations in relation to banning and confiscating traditional regalia, ceremony, song and dance, and cultural artifacts. Students can uncover the need for Indigenous communities to repatriate their cultural items and way of life. What actions can individuals, communities and society take to support repatriation and reconciliation?