[MplsSteve]

And the cultural insanity that has defined our nation continues on and on...

Many of you (and not just Midwesterners) are familiar with Minnesota Moccasins. They have produced comfortable moccasins for the public for many years. They have no fallen prey to the "wokeness" and political correctness that has been permeating society even before George Floyd died.

In an effort to kiss as much butt as possible, the company has retained a reconciliation adviser to assist them in their transition to a more caring and socially aware company.

As you read the bottom of the article, it sounds like the changes are partially of the company's choosing and to a strong degree from outside coercion by SJW's who look under every rock for signs of "racism".

Comments or opinions - anyone?

[jaydubya2]

"We recognize that our original products, some of which are still sold today, have been appropriated from Native American culture. Not just the products have been appropriated; we have also come to learn that even the word “moccasin” is an anglicization of the Ojibwe word “makizinan.” We first publicly acknowledged our appropriation in the summer of 2020, but it was long overdue. We deeply and meaningfully apologize for having benefited from selling Native-inspired designs without directly honoring Native culture or communities. 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. We are dedicated to honoring our commitment to Native American communities with our actions going forward."

[Wiser now]

I’m flabbergasted. I thought Minnetonka was a Cherokee owned business. Lord knows every “giftshop” in Cherokee, North Carolina sold them years ago. Their moccasins were the only shoe my daughter would wear for years because they didn’t hurt her feet.
SMH

[minnesota_bound]

The indians appropriated casinos!
I want them to comp me every time I go in... : )