Re: handling feathers

maryjo@neu.edu
Wed, 28 Apr 1999 21:55:11 -0500 (EST)

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>I am concerned whether this email forum for discussion is turning into more of a
>site for Tips-On-How-To-Be-Indian... Where's the respect and understanding that
>goes along with these suggestions people are so willingly throwing online?
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>Email discussions should not be a place to pick up the latest facts on how to
>handle feathers nor find a medicine man. If you can't find someone around you
>to answer these questions maybe you shouldn't be dealing with the subjects you
>ask about.
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>I would hate to see Indian ways trivialized by posting them online.
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First of all, thanks to those who shared their wisdom, which is
of great help to me.

Second, I am sorry if I have offended anyone. I had special
concerns because the bird was roadkill - Spiritual concerns, because
it died a violent death, and health concerns because it was
not fresh kill.

I am frankly a little offended by the "tips-on-how-to-be"
characterization - Can we show respect for one another?

Mary Jo (Mohawk)