How German media and political parties manipulate public opinion to advance their agenda
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This time, a German daycare center renamed its summer festival to "Pferde und Ponys" ("Horses and Ponies") after one or more parents expressed concerns. As seen in previous cases, misleading headlines surfaced once more—among them, the provocative claim:
"Indianerfest verboten" – "Indian festival banned."
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Children’s summer festivals and other educational projects can be designed with cultural sensitivity and without cultural appropriation. If you would like more information, feel free to send us a message. A corresponding concept for schools, kindergartens, and daycare centers in Germany has been developed in collaboration with Native Americans, based on over 30 years of experience.
Additional reading:
No Room for Instrumentalization
Stereotypes and "Indian" Costumes
Native American Points of View