Posted on 10/13/2021 7:45:54 PM PDT by simpson96
The CEO of Minnetonka Moccasins issued an apology for profiting off of Native American culture.
The company is pledging to do more to support tribal communities and timed its Monday apology to coincide with Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
“We deeply and meaningfully apologize for having benefited from selling Native-inspired designs without directly honoring Native culture or communities,” said Minnetonka CEO David Miller in a statement posted to the company's website. “While Minnetonka has evolved beyond our original product set, moccasins remain a core part of our brand, and in 2020 we began to step up our commitment to the culture to which we owe so much.”
The company said it has hired Adrienne Benjamin, who is a member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, as a reconciliation adviser.
"We have been listening to and learning from voices in the Native community to live up to and expand upon the action plan we originally developed in fall of 2020," read the company's statement. "We are grateful to our Native American advisors, who continually provide valuable insight and counsel on our plans and the specifics of its execution."
"We will continue to move forward in a manner that acknowledges and honors the Native American culture, design, and people who have influenced our brand and business. This journey will remain important to our company forever," Miller said.
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I am not a Seinfeld fan, that GIF tickled me!
For the “other side” of the mocassin issue, maybe look for a good organization which promotes the teaching of a balanced and accurate history of the United States and Western Civilization (as opposed to “all whites bad, everybody else good”). That would help counter the CRT idiots as well.
How many natives complained? And of the one or two that did what college degree were they persuing?
I loved their shoes in the 70s and 80s when they were made in USA. But I noticed in recent decades that they are crap. Now they are made in China so no wonder. I guess I am done with them anyway...
Then let the idiot give up 100% of his wealth.
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