“Heritage is a human construct. There is empirical heritage, but where we stand in relationship to these stories are moral choices.” Tyee associate editor Harrison Mooney interviews Derek W. Black. Published May 2, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/05/02/Danger-In-Politicizing-Something-Essential/

There’s Danger in ‘Politicizing Something So Essential’

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There’s Danger in ‘Politicizing Something So Essential’