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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
The thing with headdresses is that from what I understand, they are considered regalia and it is insulting when they are degraded into being a "costume".
To be honest, I am not sure that I quite understand how it makes aboriginal people feel as it is difficult to apply the same thing to my culture. Sure we have traditional clothing and dances, but they aren't really exploited in the same way.
I just trust the fact that they are insulted by it and no further explanation or defense from aboriginals is really needed IMO.
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The way I understand it being honoured with an eagle feather is a big deal, maybe a religious honour. Maybe something of a similar example would be a service medal. So, as a weaker example it may be like somebody parading around with medals you didn't earn just for fun.