Creative decolonization involves the use of the creative process to create art and conversations that empower all people to embrace their indigenous heritage and take action
to recreate their cultures using post-colonial and new indigenous perspectives, practices, philosophies and ideas.
to recreate their cultures using post-colonial and new indigenous perspectives, practices, philosophies and ideas.
These are some ways we've been involved in creative decolonization over the years:
- ART: written poetry, plays, screenplays, essays; performed in song, dance and character; directed and produced theater; critiqued/edited written and spoken work; taught writing and performance; built creative sets and costumes
- EDUCATION: designed, taught and facilitated creative learning opportunities in which students engage with their culture(s) in the service of wellness and building community; mentored; consulted
- SCIENCE: communicated science; supported space and Earth science, research and technology communities through NASA; consulted
- COMMUNICATIONS: newsletters, speeches, stories and highlights, outreach, events
- PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ENGAGEMENT: facilitator, panelist, speeches