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And the Comments (Fall Out) Begin ...

So for those following along, last week I began the rebrand of myself as "The Approachable Indian" knowing full well that this was going to turn some heads (putting it mildly).

For those unaware, referring to an Indigenous person in Canada as an "Indian" is considered HIGHLY offensive and racist.

But there were reasons for doing it (all to be explained in this week's video).

But nevertheless, the rebrand began.

I got uncomfortable giggles from my Indigenous audience on the weekend followed by "Ahhhhh" when I explained.

I got applause and understanding from my daughter.

And I got a VERY angry comment from an utterly offended person on LinkedIn, demanding that I take my post down as it is HIGHLY offensive to Indigenous peoples! (For the record, he is not Indigenous. Just an overstepping, over jealous ally.)

I calmly informed him that I am Indigenous and that he should wait for the video.

@Jerry Fletcher

... we wanted a tagline that got them talking.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! LOL

The rebrand continues as I meet with my webmasters today.

What fun! lol

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