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“Our colonizers have taught us to believe that our health has improved because of Western medicine, Western foods, and Western technology. In a society that values progress, our colonizers taught us that conditions in the world are perpetually improving, that with each new technological advancement, each new discovery, each new way to utilize resources, each new way to alter the environment, that the world is getting better, that it is advancing. These are all lies.”

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Waziyatawin

Waziyatawin, born Gail Nakadama, is an American author, scholar, and activist known for her profound insights into Native American culture and her critical analysis of issues related to gender, race, and colonialism. Born on February 13, 1968, she has made significant contributions across various fields, including literature, history, and sociology. more

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