Thread by @IndigenousX

I’m a public figure of sorts, as we all are on twitter, but at the same time I’m a fairly private person. I’ll often do a public talk, write an IndigenousX article, do an interview on Indigenous radio but other than that I’d prefer to not be quoted in articles or go on tv panels.

That might be an unrealistic hope given the shit I say and do, but I’m very conscious of trying to find a balance between my public image and my real life... controlling which audiences I go in front of is a huge part of that.

With Indigenous media I feel I can just be myself and that most people will get it, even if they don’t agree with me they’ll at least understand what I’m saying. With non-Indigenous media I I just don’t feel like the audience has any interest or understanding for what I’m saying.

Talking to audiences in person I really like, when such gatherings are possible, because I can just talk off the cuff, read the room and respond in real time... I really enjoy that energy, chaotic tho it can be at times.

Couldn’t do it every day, but a few times a year is nice.