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[Image description: a series of four tweets from Mari Nakawē (Ojibwe) (whose twitter handle cuts off, but some research gave the describer the full handle, which is @CyborgN8VMari). Together they say:

“Dear NonNatives: Nothing is your spirit animal. Not a person, place, or thing. Nothing is your spirit animal. You do not get one. Spirit animals derive from Anishinaabe and other tribes deeply held religious beliefs. It is a sacred, beloved process that is deeply secret. You as a NonNative can say x is my spirit animal but as an Anishinaabe woman I hear “I’m a  ignorant asshole.” There are better words If you want to say X is my spirit animal, don’t. Try “Patronus” or “Muse.” Or “Inspiration” NONE OF WHICH MISAPPROPRIATE A LIVING CULTURE.“ The last sentence is in capital letters. /end description]