Cultural appropriation

Cultural appropriation more accurately misappropriation is the inappropriate or unacknowledged adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant or privileged people or society.

For example as a white woman with no native or indigenous heritage it would be cultural appropriation for me to claim that I have a Spirit Animal or make and use a dream catcher.

Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation: Why it Matters

'Coming Soon' - Expanded Explanation of Cultural Appropriation