Navigating the Holidays with Mylan and Rick from Decolonized Buffalo

In this episode, Mylan and Rick from Decolonized Buffalo have a conversation on the presence and pressure of "the holidays" and delving into the colonial and systemic roots of Christmas and its impact on Indigenous communities. They discuss the social pressure of this season, challenges of family dynamics, commercialization of the holidays, and the stress of navigating colonizer traditions while raising children in a settler society. The conversation touches on history, family dynamics, food culture, Indigenous cuisines, and the financial burdens tied to holiday expectations. They also emphasize the importance of centering Indigenous voices in media, promoting safety during the holiday season, and fostering meaningful connections over materialism.