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Powwow: Singapore - Singapore | "offensive"

Wei Tsinn Lau — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:50:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Singapore - Singapore
Poster: Wei Tsinn Lau
Post title: "offensive"

[quote]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)
[/quote]

Hello, finnword1.

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

Best regards,
Wei

Powwow: Singapore - Singapore | Brian

Wei Tsinn Lau — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:46:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Singapore - Singapore
Poster: Wei Tsinn Lau
Post title: Brian

[quote]Brian Lin wrote:

Count me in [/quote]

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

Powwow: Singapore - Singapore | "offensive"

finnword1 — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:40:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Singapore - Singapore
Poster: finnword1
Post title: "offensive"

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)

Powwow: Singapore - Singapore | Brian

Brian Lin — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:04:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Singapore - Singapore
Poster: Brian Lin
Post title: Brian

Count me in