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What does the future look like when history is reimagined?

In this episode of InDigital Insights, Mel Izanami explores speculative art, alternate histories, and the use of augmented reality to challenge colonial narratives. Drawing from their project Portals to Pasts to Come, Mel reflects on identity, language, technology, and how artists can reclaim digital tools to imagine non-hegemonic futures.

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Mel Izanami discusses identity, language, art and technology on InDigital Insights - S04 E12 Mel Izanami was born and raised in Mexico, where he became aware of deep contradictions in his identity—contradictions that, over time, shaped not only his a...

✨ New InDigital Insights Episode! ✨
This week, we sit down with filmmaker, writer, mom, and scholar Dr. Jules Koostachin for an honest and heartfelt conversation about storytelling protocols, community accountability, gender teachings, language revitalization, and navigating the worlds of film and academia.

Jules shares powerful reflections on how stories are carried, who has the right to share them, and why reciprocity and respect must guide all creative work. She also speaks about humour, healing, and stepping into “auntie energy” as we challenge harmful norms and reclaim our teachings.

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Jules Koostachin on protocols, storytelling and filmmaking on InDigitai Insights - S04 E11 Dr. Jules Koostachin is an award-winning producer & director who has created numerous documentaries and original narrative films. In this episode, she chats ...

Arts leader Liz Barron discusses Indigenous arts protocols, identity, and community care. The conversation explores the protocols that guide the use of culturally significant designs, how to support elders without creating financial barriers, and what compassionate leadership can look like within Indigenous arts organizations. Learn how policy, funding, and daily decisions shape the Indigenous arts ecosystem.

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Liz Barron on issues around art and art protocols on INDIGITAL INSIGHTS - S04 E10 Liz Barron joins Monique to discuss issues faced by Indigenous artists relating to the creation of their art and the protocols around art-making. Liz is a P...

Artist, arts administrator, and pro wrestler Clayton Windatt joins host Monique Manatch to reflect on a life lived in the arts—from saving an artist-run centre from closure and leading national Indigenous arts advocacy, to navigating burnout, funding politics, and discovering unexpected joy performing as Rusty Blackwell in the wrestling ring.

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Clayton Windatt talks art-making, arts administration and wrestling on INDIGITAL INSIGHTS - S04 E09 Clayton Windatt is a curator, multi-arts performer and filmmaker living and working in Ontario. As the former Executive Director of the White Water Gallery, ...

New Episode of InDigital Insights with Dr. Jonathan Dewar

Host Monique Manatch speaks with the CEO of the First Nations Information Governance Centre about OCAP® principles, First Nations data sovereignty, and Indigenous control over research and information. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between governance, culture, and digital technology — including a powerful reflection on artificial intelligence and accountability.

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Jonathan Dewar on the OCAP Principles, research and data sovereignty on INDIGITAL INSIGHTS - S04 E08 Jonathan Dewar is the CEO of the FNIGC — the First Nations Information Governance Centre, an independent, apolitical, and technical non-profit organization o...

🎥 New Episode of InDigital Insights (Part 2) with Cree Animator Harley Knife 🌿

In this powerful continuation, Harley shares deeply personal stories about growing up in foster care, healing from intergenerational trauma, and finding purpose through animation and storytelling. He speaks on mentorship, Indigenous identity, and using art as a path toward reconnection and resilience.

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Harley Knife on Animation, Mentorship and Storytelling - INDIGITAL INSIGHTS - S04 E07 (Part 2) In this episode of InDigital Insights, host Monique Manatch continues her conversation with artist Harley Knife. They discuss the importance of stories, iden...