controversial figure skating dance

[shootingstar]

The wonderful world of DNA research documents the wave of second peoples, and third peoples, etc., etc., all over the world. It's fascinating.

Agreed.
One of my sisters has been mistaken for being aboriginal. Anyone of East Asian descent ignorant (I use "ignorant" both positively as lack of historic knowledge but also negatively to some snobbish or "distancing-themselves" attitude.) enough to think that stereotyping doesn't involve them, should think again: Sometimes aboriginals look like Asians and vice versa.

The images that flood the mass media typically depict Canada's native population as being the victims of housing or health-care crises and show them struggling with poverty or hidden behind masks in confrontation with authorities.

But headed into the 2010 Olympics the Four Host First Nations have released a new video they hope will recast the face of Canada's aboriginal cultures and inspire a whole generation of young people.

"I hope it will make not just first nations proud - I hope it will make all Canadians proud," said Tewanee Joseph, CEO of the Four Host First Nations.

The video - a rapid montage propelled by a percussive, driving beat - shows native people in a very different way than Canadians are used to seeing them. All the images are positive, dynamic and upbeat.

"I want straight emotion and inspiration for three minutes. And I want to break stereotypes," was the way Mr. Joseph put it when he first outlined the project to the video production team.

Full article on production of video which is interesting..they chose the right folks who would be passionate:
http://www.ctvolympics.ca/about-vanc...re?cid=rsstgnm

CEO Mr. Joesph is a chief for 1 of the 4 Nations. Most likely, the 4 Nations had to create and register with the govn't, their organization specifically for the Olympics related to funding purposes for 1 information/performance pavilion, this video, etc.

This is their video that they want promoted worldwide:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Y1PRB3S1k

[eclectic]

I just want to say thank you for bringing this to my attention.

I teach a high school cultural art class and this was a perfect thing to bring to their attention. Today they had to read the article, think about it and write a response to it. Tomorrow we will discuss it. I am anxious to see what they come up with (11th and 12th grade)