As human beings, we can always look at the past, examine the present and envision the future of humanity by reading our cultural stories. But what if these stories do not represent reality? Unfortunately, this is really what is happening in Canadian Indian cultures nowadays, and what Annharte is wanting to change through her poems in Exercise in Lip pointing. She is trying to portray Indians realistically, and is fighting against the stereotypical way in which Indians are depicted. Throughout the centuries, Native Indians have struggled to retain their natural identity, traditional beliefs and social status in our society. However, despite the efforts, the negative stereotypical images about Indians are being encouraged and propagated through museums, media, as well as movies.…
