Aki-Matilda Hegh-Dam's refusal to translate her speech in Parliament highlights the colonial mentality observed in Danish society, revealing their struggle with historical accountability.
In addressing the Spiral contraceptive scandal, Hegh-Dam emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the colonial impact on Greenlandic women, exposing the discomfort of Danish listeners.
She asserts that speaking in Greenlandic aims to confront Danish ignorance about the country's colonial history, challenging their self-image as benevolent 'colonizers'.
By refusing to comply with translation requirements, she questions the need to make her voice accessible to those unwilling to engage with uncomfortable truths.
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