What I don't what to do is invite people (authors or otherwise) because they *happen* to be genetically indigenous. I want people (who *might* be indigenous) to respond to the use of indigenous culture to inspire spec fic. Is it A Good Thing? Is it Disrespectful? We've had panels like this before, but typically without representatives.
I've certainly read plenty of short spec stories with "pointing the bone" and walkabout and similar simplistic references. I'd like to know if that sort of thing annoys anyone, and if it's even a valid cause for annoyance given the strip-mining of lots of other cultures (Native American, Celtic, Japanese etc etc etc).
And then there's the racism versus culturism...
I really suck at explaining this sort of thing. I am an embarrassment to my Arts degree. I shall have to consult with BB who was an active and respected Native Title rep in the Dept of Indig Affairs. He's actually had ConTact.
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I've certainly read plenty of short spec stories with "pointing the bone" and walkabout and similar simplistic references. I'd like to know if that sort of thing annoys anyone, and if it's even a valid cause for annoyance given the strip-mining of lots of other cultures (Native American, Celtic, Japanese etc etc etc).
And then there's the racism versus culturism...
I really suck at explaining this sort of thing. I am an embarrassment to my Arts degree. I shall have to consult with BB who was an active and respected Native Title rep in the Dept of Indig Affairs. He's actually had ConTact.