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After much reflection, I have decided not to continue my voluntary work in its previous form. This was not an easy step, as the collaboration and exchange over so many years have been deeply meaningful to me.

For decades, I have worked closely with Native Americans as a German who started with romanticized ideas in my youth, but who was able to gain a different perspective through many years of shared experiences and cooperation on eye level. This work has always been very close to my heart. Recently, however, I have witnessed a growing division. People who see themselves as supporters of Native Americans increasingly dismiss the voices of non‑Indigenous individuals simply because of their ancestry. Being treated this way is painful, especially after so many years of committed cooperation. What I am experiencing is another form of discrimination — one that often does not come from Native people, but from non‑Natives who believe they are acting in the spirit of decolonization. Sadly, this leads to division and separation instead of the healing, harmony, mutual understanding, and peace that so many of us hoped for.

The information pages will stay online so the material remains available. I want to restructure these websites and continue to share information as my time permits.