ICE is sweeping up Native Americans in Minnesota arrests, tribal leaders say
www.independent.co.uk
Indigenous leaders fear federal agents are unlawfully detaining and racially profiling Native Minnesotans

Title based on multiple sources, not just the one I linked, but overall very difficult to verify

  • itsprobablyfine@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    Uhh. Not sure if you’re intentionally referencing how their ancestors got genocided but if not may be good to be aware before saying something like this in public .

    • GuyFawkes@midwest.socialEnglish
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      2 days ago

      I’m aware of the U.S. Government’s historically shitty treatment of Native Americans and have no problem with indigenous people turning it back on them.

      If that’s not what you mean please let me know because I’d rather NOT stick my foot in my mouth if at all possible! 😁

      • OrangeSlice@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        2 days ago

        Im not seeing an issue with the spirit of your post, maybe the other poster can clarify.

        I would take a beat to reflect on the fact that not all American Indians are necessarily radicalized against the US. Doesn’t mean a radical position is incorrect, but it’s important to avoid a “white savior” trope or something like that (not saying youre doing this by posting on Lemmy, but in a different context).

        It could come off like “yeah they should put their bodies on the line, and fight for what’s right!”, but if youre gonna talk like that it’s important that youre out there with or even in front of them doing the same thing. Once again I don’t think a random comment online is all that serious, but I think you and I have the same energy so I’m just thinking it through. We obviously dont want to harm or offend our comrades with the way we discuss these things!