So, I’m writing a story that includes folklore and belief systems from all over the world and i want to mix it in an urban setting, the premise is essentially: The Gods walk among us. I’m still in the world building stage, but i’m having trouble when it comes to Native American folklore, you’ve mentioned here that when it comes to Native Folklore there a lot non native shouldn’t include. (1/?)

writingwithcolor:

So as a part of my world building, i’ve had it so that non-natives couldn’t see or experience native folklore or magic because most natives would have decided not to let outsiders see it, so their rituals and magic is hidden and no one really knows how things work, aside from natives and the few who are allowed to be exposed to that magic. i have a Cree character so i would of course include some of that culture and whatever else i’m allowed to. is this a good idea? should i re-work this idea?

All Myths Are True, Native Spirits Invisible to Outsiders

This sounds wonderful. Like, honest to goodness wonderful.

I would caution you to absolutely abuse fades to black for certain rituals, because even from a Native PoV they could still be considered secret. You’ll need sensitivity readers to know when to include those cuts, but.

This feels respectful and interesting. You could make some events unexplained to outsiders that Natives see but keep quiet about, as well, just to show we still have a presence on our ancestral lands. 

But really, this sounds like a clever work-around for including us without speaking over us. I’d definitely go for it.

~ Mod Lesya