Hosted by Liz Barron
The Indigenous Protocols Podcast Series, hosted by Liz Barron, brings together the voices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, Knowledge Keepers, legal experts, and cultural workers. Through animated discussion, these interviews bring important elements from the Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Resource Guide and toolkit to life.
The opinions and views expressed by podcast interview participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of CARFAC or members of CARFAC’s Indigenous Advisory Circle.
Episode 1 – Conversation with Lou-ann Ika’wega Neel (Protocols project intro)
Lou-ann Ika’wega Neel introduces the background to the Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts project.
Episode 2 – Conversation with Rosary Spence
Rosary Spence speaks about what it was like to have her images stolen and used on mass-produced products, and how she is now protecting her art through the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
Episode 3 – Conversation with David Garneau
David Garneau provides a framework for the language and terms used within Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts.
Episode 4 – Conversation with Theresie Tungilik
Theresie Tungilik speaks about the role of Oral Traditions for teaching Customs and Protocols in Inuit families and communities, and the importance of obtaining consent for the use of intellectual property.
Episode 5 – Conversation with Merle C. Alexander
Merle C. Alexander shares his knowledge about intellectual property and Traditional Knowledge, and legal protections currently available to Indigenous artists.
Episode 6 – Conversation with Wilfred Buck - part 1
Wilfred Buck explains how an artist, curator, or cultural worker can reach out to an Elder.
Episode 7 – Conversation with Marjorie Beaucage
Marjorie Beaucage talks about Protocols as they relate to moving images, challenges within storytelling on film, and examples of where Protocols were missed or could have been used to solve issues.
Episode 8 – Conversation with Camille Usher
Camille Usher speaks about the need for cultural institutions to integrate Indigenous Protocols within their programs and spaces.
Episode 9 – Conversation with Lou-ann Ika’wega Neel
Lou-ann Ika’wega Neel shares a story about her family’s experience working with the University of British Columbia and a totem pole carved by Ellen Neel.
Episode 10 – Conversation with Christine Kirouac
Christine Kirouac discusses her identity as an Indigenous woman growing up in a Settler household, the impacts it has had on her art, and the ideas within Protocols for Indigenous adoptees.
Episode 11 – Conversation with Heather Steinhagen
Heather Steinhagen discusses the implications of cultural appropriation of Indigenous art and craft in Canada, and her work on “What is Cultural Appropriation”, produced by the Canadian Crafts Federation.
Episode 12 – Conversation with Wilfred Buck - Part 2
We continue our conversation with Wilfred Buck, as an artist who engages Protocols within his storytelling and writing.
Episode 13 – Conversation with the Inuit Art Foundation
Alysa Procida and Blandina Attaarjuaq Makkik from the Inuit Art Foundation speak about the protections provided by the Igloo Tag Trademark, and its significance for Inuit artists and the Inuit art market.