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What the Duck?
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- Written by Marc Bhalla Marc Bhalla
- Created: 01 July 2022 01 July 2022
At home, I recently came across an old Disney Vinylmation figure that led to many questions. It features Donald Duck, depicted in an Indigenous manner.
The first question that popped into my head was – is this appropriate or is it appropriation?
The figure features Donald wearing a headdress and regalia up top. Per usual, Donald Duck is not wearing pants. It appears he is rocking moccasins.
A Post on Perspective Inspired by a Deleted Tweet
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- Written by Marc Bhalla Marc Bhalla
- Created: 03 June 2022 03 June 2022
A great application of our Finding Your Place in Reconciliation workbook was highlighted through the controversial media coverage of the Bilodeau trial.
Non-Indigenous media presentations of the trial were called out as victim-blaming in nature and embracing of stereotypes. Consider this since deleted tweet...
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Good Player, Bad Hat
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- Written by Marc Bhalla Marc Bhalla
- Created: 19 May 2022 19 May 2022
My son and I enjoy watching the Toronto Raptors.
Over the past two seasons, Gary Trent Jr. has emerged as one of our favourite players. With his incredible play on both ends of the floor, what is there not to like?
This post is not intended to throw shade or cast judgment by making assumptions. It asks questions that I do not have the answers to. I am not talking about Gary Trent Jr.’s play on the court or who he is as a person, just a particular fashion choice off of it…