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In doing so, the tribe transformed what could have been a single fleeting viral moment into an educational turning point, one that illuminates a path forward for public engagement with Indigenous issues. The Grammys’ spotlight, they implied, is fleeting; without sustained attention and effort, the opportunity to transform awareness into tangible change risks closing as quickly as it appeared. But if fans, celebrities, and institutions are willing to stay, to learn, and to act alongside Native communities, what began as a brief moment of recognition could become a catalyst for real change—a reminder that the histories of these lands are not just stories of the past, but ongoing struggles and living legacies demanding attention, respect, and justice.
