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Brian Lin
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Brian Nov 28, 2022

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finnword1
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Use of the word powwow to refer generally to a social get-together or to a meeting for discussion is considered to be an offensive appropriation of a term of great cultural importance to Indigenous Americans.
(Merriam-Webster)
 
Lau Wei Tsinn
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Brian Dec 1, 2022

Brian Lin wrote:

Count me in


Hi Brian,

Please RSVP on the page so that you're registered as an attendee. This facilitates in the awarding of Browniz points after the gathering.

See you later!

Best regards,
Wei
 
Lau Wei Tsinn
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"offensive" Dec 1, 2022

finnword1 wrote:

Use of the word powwow to refer generally to a social get-together or to a meeting for discussion is considered to be an offensive appropriation of a term of great cultural importance to Indigenous Americans.
(Merriam-Webster)


Hello, finnword1.

Thanks for sharing about the background of this word with us.

Best regards,
Wei
 


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