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there is something wrong with you and you are culturally deprived. In many cases,
the very psyche of individuals or communities was affected with devastating
results. Tell a person this deficiency narrative long enough and s/he’ll start believing
it. Let’s stand together with Chigeza and Whitehouse in their call for indigenous
approaches to science for ecojustice, cultural rejuvenation, and celebration.

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