Trade (Gifts for Trading Land with White People)

Definition

This term refers to a contemporary artwork created by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. It explores the complex history of trade between Native Americans and white settlers, highlighting the unequal power dynamics and loss of land experienced by Indigenous peoples.

Related terms

Colonialism: The practice of establishing control over foreign territories through settlement, economic exploitation, and political dominance.

Cultural Appropriation:

The adoption or use of elements from another culture without understanding or respecting its original meaning or significance.

Indigenous Rights: The rights that belong to Indigenous peoples based on their distinct cultural, historical, and political circumstances.