Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation

This training explores the definition of appropriation in respect to Indigenous Peoples and how the concept differs from cultural appreciation. This course will discuss the historical context of why appropriation is an important conversation, and examples of present-day cultural appropriation. Participants will also reflect on common appropriation pitfalls within organizations, and how to respond to these instances with an Indigenous cultural appreciation lens. 

Key Learning Outcomes: participants will walk away with:

• comprehensive definitions of cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation in the context of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) 

• common examples of cultural appropriation

• a deeper awareness and understanding of appropriation, and how to instead center cultural appreciation

• widely applicable strategies to discuss and dismantle appropriative decisions, images, projects, and policies within organizations