This is normal. Rhode Island is in its own space, analogous to the Dreamtime of aboriginal Australia. “History” is what happens out THERE, far away, beyond the distant state borders with Mass & Connecticut
there are actually some very interesting white papers by aboriginal trans men about the spiritual implications of adhering to their faith and how modern transgenderism can align with aboriginal customs
The didgeridoo is a spiritual instrument played by men in aboriginal customs, women aren't supposed to play them cause it's taboo.
Legit though. I do not play my didg outside the privacy of my oubliette nor do I record myself playing it. I am a man, but I do not comprehend the nuances of aboriginal beliefs to determine if I am adhering to the spirit of the rules. (Women are not supposed to play them for religious reasons)
Reminds me of when I picked up a literature course as an elective. Someone studying composition in my group. We were discussing an audio recording of an Aboriginal telling a story. Lot of pauses, slow. Gradually, I heard a rhythm in it. Comp kid rejected the possibility. Was firmly against it.
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You have to wonder what the motivations and intents are behind Australia’s move away from engagement with Aboriginal deep history. So retrograde.
What a slap on the face to those who fought so hard to get more in to the National curriculum as it is. Ffs. #mobsky
By limiting the syllabus to events post-1788, the NSW Education Standards Authority indirectly sends students the message that Australia’s ‘history’ began at colonisation.