The bones of native peoples

Words of a Kaumātua: When you want a smile, give yours away

Imagine if we natives went to the cemeteries in your cities and dug up your beloved relatives, pulled off rings, watches, and clothes and called them “artefacts,” then carried the bones over to the university for study so we could understand you. Consider that there are more bones of native people in universities and museums for study, than there are those of us living.

From ‘Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings’ by Native American Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

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