3 artists talk the future of Indigenous futurism

Whether it's books, movies, TV shows or art, Indigenous people and their philosophies are commonly portrayed asbeing situated in the past. The concept ofIndigenous futurism aims to challenge that. It'sa broad umbrella term for a movement across music, film, artand literature where teachings and perspectives have a critical role to play in creating a better world for the next generation.

Susan Blight isan Anishinaabe visual artist and filmmaker from CouchichingFirst Nation, currently based in Toronto.Waubgeshig Rice is anAnishinaabe author from the Wasauksing First Nation who's now based in Sudbury, Ontario. Marek Tyler isa nhiyaw and Scottish musician from Treaty 6 territory.

On this special episode of Commotion airing on the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation,Blight, Rice and Tyler join host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to discuss how the concept of Indigenous futurism is inspiring artists across all disciplines, and how its forward-thinking philosophies are promoting the cause of Indigenous self-determination.

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Panel produced by Stuart Berman and Danielle Grogan.