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Is it OK to use the word totem?
Is it OK to use the word totem?
Martino
Sat Mar 29 2025
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I'm wondering if it's appropriate to use the word 'totem' in a certain context. I want to make sure it's not offensive or has any negative connotations that I should be aware of.
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CryptoEnthusiast
Mon Mar 31 2025
Despite the objections, there are also those who utilize the term "totem" within their discourse.
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Carlo
Mon Mar 31 2025
This term has been a subject of contention among Indigenous peoples due to its foreign origin.
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RubyGlider
Mon Mar 31 2025
In recognition of the sensitivity surrounding the term, some regions have opted for alternatives.
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HallyuHeroLegendaryStar
Mon Mar 31 2025
Numerous Indigenous communities express their disapproval towards the adoption of the imported Ojibwe term "totem" to denote a practice that is indigenous and autonomous.
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CryptoVisionary
Mon Mar 31 2025
One such alternative that has gained traction is the use of the term "token".
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