Published 3 years ago

Moccasin maker apologizes for profiting off Native culture

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Moccasins maker Minnetonka apologizes for profiting off Native culture. CEO David Miller detailed five commitments the company is making to Native American communities. Miller added that the company's brand language will change to provide greater transparency to the Native American influence. The company is also making a concerted effort to recruit Native American workers.

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Yahoo News

CEO of Minnetonka Moccasins apologizes for profiting from Native American culture

The CEO of Minnetonka Moccasins issued an apology for profiting off of Native American culture.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Minnetonka shoe brand apologises for profiting off appropriated Indigenous culture

‘We deeply and meaningfully apologise for having benefited from selling Native-inspired designs without directly honouring Native culture or communities’

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Moccasin maker apologizes for profiting off Native culture

NEW YORK (AP) — Moccasin maker Minnetonka is publicly apologizing for making money off of Native culture and promised to do more to support Indigenous communities in the future after 75 years in business.

3 years ago·United States

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abc News

Moccasin maker apologizes for profiting off Native culture

Moccasin maker Minnetonka is publicly apologizing for making money off of Native culture and promised to do more to support Indigenous communities in the future after 75 years in business

3 years ago·United States

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CNN

Minnetonka shoes apologizes for profiting off Native American imagery

Minnetonka, a popular Minnesota-based shoe brand known for its moccasins, has apologized to Native communities across the country for profiting off of designs inspired by Native culture.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS Local

Minnetonka Moccasin Issues Apology For Appropriating Native Culture, Makes Commitment To Native Community

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — On Indigenous Peoples Day, Minnetonka Moccasin issued an acknowledgement and apology for benefitting from the appropriation of Native American culture. The company also made a commitment of support to the Native American community.The family-run Minneapolis company of nearly 75 years says it first publicly acknowledged the appropriation in the summer of 2020, but that it was “long overdue.” The company also dropped “moccasin…

3 years ago·United States

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