Totem Thomas King Analysis

The Appalling Apathy of Canadians Among traditions that tend to be forgotten, different groups have unique ways of helping society as in Totem by Thomas King. He uses litotes to represent how Canadian Society disregards the mistreatment of the First Nations people. The mimicking of our society’s attitude shows the author’s tone of disapproval. In addition, the A Tribe Called Red responds by bringing individuals together through their unique music, and has intentions to bring tradition into a new light. The attitude towards minority throughout history demonstrates different approaches to educating cultures. Though numerous countries outside of Canada use the stereotypes to display Canadians as polite, compassionate, and friendly, this is grossly incorrect when it comes to Canada’s treatment to the First Nations when attempting to educate them. Educating is not appropriate as it is more of an …show more content…
Called “powwow step,’ it blends club beats with aspects of traditional powwow music, with an emphasis on the drums and vocal cries.
This way to introduce other people to their culture is very unique and pleasant, while concurrently challenging how Canada has treated the Aboriginals in the past. As they present it: then Idle No More and how Canada has to deal with us as our own nation, and the larger picture of how Aboriginal people the world over are standing up and saying the same thing those connections, and now those nations are talking.
So through their music, A Tribe Called Red quickly received awareness, had a greater impact around the world, and thus receiving more media attention. Their manner in presenting their ideas was more effective than Thomas King’s approach in