Sensitivity to Contextual Usage

Some terms are sacred or reserved for specific cultural or ceremonial contexts and cannot be freely used or translated. Understanding when and how such terms can be appropriately engaged with is essential but often difficult for outsiders.

Some terms are sacred or reserved for specific cultural or ceremonial contexts and cannot be freely used or translated. Understanding when and how such terms can be appropriately engaged with is essential but often difficult for outsiders.

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Indigenous Terminology in DEI Contexts

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