Questioning the fabrication of identities and gatekeeping in Indigenous communities

The essence lies in questioning the fabrication of identities by virtue signallers and gatekeepers in Indigenous communities. The conversation reveals how some individuals, regardless of their background, may identify as Indigenous to claim a lived experience and make decisions for Indigenous people. This phenomenon is described as romanticised and often occurs in academia meetings, where individuals, who are not Indigenous, falsely claim an Indigenous identity to gain authority and influence within the community.