Keyword Cultural Misappropriation

When a young Japanese man with an affinity towards American western films is fired from his job, he sets out to become a real live cowboy.

For First Nations communities, the headdress bears significant meaning. It's a powerful symbol of hard-earned leadership and responsibility. As filmmaker JJ Neepin prepares to wear her grandfather's headdress for a photo shoot she reflects on lessons learned and the thoughtless ways in which the tradition has been misappropriated.