But I have long been a proponent of indigenous peoples telling our stories. We have the dubious honor of being among the first indigenous peoples contacted by European colonizers. The legacy of residential schools has left indigenous peoples over-represented in the criminal-justice system and the foster-care system. But we, as indigenous peoples, cannot be solely responsible for the decolonization of institutions. I’m often asked whether I believe only indigenous peoples can teach indigenous subjects.

Source: Washington Post May 19, 2018 17:15 UTC