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Sobey commented on Sobey's blog post Working to Ban War Bonnet Costumes

"Yes, the head dress has been used in a lot more than in costuming. Definitely a big can of worms! "

Feb 18

Rebekah Copas commented on Sobey's blog post Working to Ban War Bonnet Costumes

"Maybe a collective could form to sue ADIDAS for having attempted profit from the good trading reputations of those Native American men who have the correct social status for portraying themselves using Eagle wings."

Feb 17

Rebekah Copas commented on Sobey's blog post Working to Ban War Bonnet Costumes

"http://www.adidas.com.au/Men%27s-Eagle-Wing-Shoes/Q23171_570,en_AU,pd.html When I saw these sneakers in a shop, at first it looked like a war bonnet misappropriation, then on closer inspection, I see more alike a totem pole…"

Feb 17

Sobey commented on Sobey's blog post Working to Ban War Bonnet Costumes

"Thanks for commenting Marama. Interesting to hear a Maori perspective on the topic. I like how they've created a way for non-Maori to take inspiration from the culture in an open source way that's respecting tradition."

Feb 4

Marama Eruera commented on Sobey's blog post Working to Ban War Bonnet Costumes

"Greetings Sobey, I just read the feed and I empathise with the message.Every now and then someone decides to make the most out of indigenous culture in a very insensitive way. I am a Maori, and issues of non indigenous borrowing…"

Feb 4

Sobey posted a blog post

Working to Ban War Bonnet Costumes

The following article is being circulated repeatedly towards festivals particularly to address a rampant trend in war bonnet costumes being worn by both non-First Nations men and women. Thought I'd post here to gather more thoughts on this matter. As far as I know there is a move being made towards the United Nation to issue a ban on the manufacturing of war bonnet costumes.…See More

Feb 4

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Rebekah Copas left a comment for Sobey

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Feb 3

Sobey replied to Sobey's discussion My Renewing Rites of Passage Book Writing Crowdfunding Campaign in the group Rites of Passage Council

"It'll require you add me as a friend for me to message you Rebekah. Sent a friend request."

Feb 2

Sobey replied to Sobey's discussion My Renewing Rites of Passage Book Writing Crowdfunding Campaign in the group Rites of Passage Council

"Hi Rebekah, thank you for sharing your story and I am indeed interested. I will contact you privately."

Feb 2

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Rites of Passage Council

A place to share understandings and questions related to rites of passage from a cross-cultural traditional and contemporary perspective.See More

Jan 24

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Rebekah Copas replied to Sobey's discussion My Renewing Rites of Passage Book Writing Crowdfunding Campaign in the group Rites of Passage Council

"I come back to this commenting, thinking of course it could be contentious to state, that what is most important is how there is an unbroken tradition in our land, because it is also a need for cultural renewal, and adaptations in rites of passage…"

Jan 15

Rebekah Copas replied to Sobey's discussion My Renewing Rites of Passage Book Writing Crowdfunding Campaign in the group Rites of Passage Council

"I don't know how well you journey into my land, or when, (I presume you are already back home by now), but will be well capable of communicating of my own limited understanding of the story as it stands now today, here in Australia. My story is…"

Jan 15

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