Native Opinion Podcast An American Indian Perspective

In this episode of Native Opinion: HOUR 1: Tara Houska, co-founder of "Not Your Mascots" is our guest. Established in 2014, not Your Mascots is an organization dedicated to addressing the misappropriation of Indigenous identity, imagery and culture. Through educational and advocacy efforts, not your mascots provide a more comprehensive understanding of Native people and the damage done to youth and communities through the misrepresentation and mockery of indigenous identities and culture through mascots, stereotypes, and cultural appropriation. Tara is a citizen of Couchiching First Nation. She is a tribal rights attorney based in Washington, D.C. She has lobbied Capitol Hill and worked on a wide range of issues affecting Indian Country, including Indian child welfare, representation and identity, land acquisition, language revitalization, and environmental advocacy while at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Tara raises awareness through grassroots organizing and contributing to many media out