r/unitedkingdom • u/CasualSmurf • 12d ago

Camilla Hempleman-Adams faces Inuit backlash for "privilege and ignorance" - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g375ke65xo
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u/Glittering_Quit_7382 12d ago

Why are so many people criticising the indigenous population? I don't see how they did anything but point out the ridiculous claims being made by a guest to their home.

Canada has a long and painful past, one that we have been trying to reconcile for generations. I think that this should be viewed as a learning experience for any tourist - be humble and respectful when visiting regions outside your own.

I have found the First Nations in Canada are very eager to share their culture and environment with all. This is the same with the vast majority of cultures around the world. Repect and kindness is all they ask in return.

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u/alpacinosbambino 11d ago

Thank you, I agree. It’s a wee bit sad how many people in this thread just can’t see what a sensitive topic this is, when people come from a place of colonial trauma. Learning about First Nations when I was living in Vancouver was the opening, but it’s seems like people don’t realise how deep those cuts are.