White Saviorism: A Barrier to Genuine Indigenization Efforts
Abstract White saviorism is a pervasive and complex phenomenon that has significant implications for Indigenous peoples’ struggles for sovereignty, empowerment, and decolonization. By positioning white individuals as the primary agents of change and saviors of Indigenous communities, white saviorism undermines the efforts toward genuine Indigenization. This blog analyses the detrimental impact of white saviorism on…