Cultural insensitivity prompts local teen to speak out
LETHBRIDGE – It’s a yearly time of celebration for many graduating students with the anticipation of moving forward in the next step of life and planning celebrations that recognize the achievements of education to this point.
However, as many high school students engage in graduation parties, questions are being raised over what may, or may not, have been learned. The actions of some have pushed sensitive buttons for others.
At issue, is a recent graduation party involving Lethbridge students who threw a “Cowboys and Indians” themed graduation party. The theme is viewed as disrespectful and racist by some aboriginal students and sparked a war of words and opinion on social media.
One student noted, “CULTURE IS NOT A COSTUME AND IT NEVER WILL BE.”