It never ceases to surprise me when "white settlers" like to take credit for the work of others based on a shared skin color.  Apart from modern conveniences, white people also brought the world the holocaust, the rape of children at residential schools and other acts of genocide.

So, if you wish to take credit for somethings, take credit for all you have done.  Me?  I'd never take credit for the work of others for the above reasons alone.