Understanding Indigenous Identity and Advocacy

The speaker reflects on her childhood anxiety and cultural grounding in Penobscot traditions. She discusses the negative impact of media representation on her identity, particularly through the film Peter Pan. Her journey of activism led to significant policy changes, including the removal of Native American mascots in Maine. Despite facing challenges and racism, she perseveres, advocating for shared humanity and empowerment. The video emphasizes resilience, cultural pride, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces.

What did the speaker's parents refer to their anxiety as?

• A gift

• A challenge

• Their fears

• A mystery

Which children's movie made the speaker feel self-conscious about their identity?

• Cinderella

• Peter Pan

• Snow White

• The Lion King

What was the speaker's mission in high school regarding Indian mascots?

• To redesign them

• To ignore them

• To remove them

• To promote them

What significant law did Maine pass in 2019?

• A law to promote Indian mascots

• A law to ban Indian mascots

• A law to ignore Indian mascots

• A law to redesign Indian mascots

What does the speaker identify as a major fear in society?

• Economic instability

• Losing shared humanity

• Environmental changes

• Technological advancement

What does the speaker emphasize as crucial in overcoming societal divisions?

• Shared humanity and empathy

• Economic growth

• Political power

• Technological innovation

How does the speaker describe their identity at the end of the talk?

• A single role

• A multitude of things

• A simple existence

• A forgotten past

What challenge does the speaker pose to the audience?

• To focus on personal success

• To avoid social issues

• To ignore differences

• To create inclusive spaces

What does the speaker celebrate every day?

• Economic growth

• Political power

• Indigenous resilience

• Technological advancements

What does the speaker encourage others to do in their spaces?

• Make them more exclusive

• Make them safer and more inclusive

• Make them more competitive

• Make them more isolated