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How Does Jeremy Dutcher's Photography Help The Strength Of Indigenous People?

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Connecting to Bigger Stories Looking at the “Girl With The Feather” photograph and watching Jeremy Dutcher’s “Honour Song” music video, it is evident that both pieces of art connect deeply to bigger stories about the world and our place in it, by highlighting the significance of cultural identity, resilience and the ongoing struggles for indigenous rights. These two pieces of art give a visual representation of larger themes of cultural preservation and social justice. The photograph shows an indigenous girl holding a feather, a symbol of significant cultural importance in many indigenous communities. This shot captures her innocence and her closeness to her heritage, emphasizing the resilience and strength of indigenous peoples. Similarly, Jeremy Dutcher's music video "Honour song" is a fusion of classic music with traditional indigenous music that is used to …show more content…

The feather in the girl’s hand symbolizes her connection to her ancestors and the land, reminding us of the resilience and cultural pride that has always persisted despite historical injustices. This also ties into what I have learned about the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which emphasizes the rights of indigenous peoples to maintain and strengthen their many cultural identities.Similarly, Jeremy Dutcher's "Honour song" makes a beautiful turn in traditional music, showing us how living and evolving are indigenous cultures. The music video epitomizes cultural revitalization—how traditions can be saved and refreshed for the sake of modernity. Personally, these depictions make one think through one's idea of cultural identity and the necessity of standing up for Indigenous rights. They make me reflect on what I can do as part of reconciliation to take care of and show respect for Indigenous

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