Episode 6 Teaser: Decolonizing Queer Canada

In recent years, and especially during the pandemic of 2020, racism and colonization are topics that are being discussed a lot - not just in academic circles or among racialised people, but in the mainstream.  Conversations are happening everywhere and it's leading to real change, both in attitude and policy around the world. 

 Here in North America, Black Lives Matter has gained momentum in the US and has bled into Canada, which has opened the lines of communication up to discuss other injustices and the lasting effects of genocide right here.  So what better time to discuss the impacts of colonization in Canada and what that looks like for the Indigenous people in our country? 

In this episode, Caitlin tries a Zoom recording for the first time (with mixed results) and dives into the topic with her guest, Vie Jones, a visual artist and drag performer who currently resides in Halifax (K'jipuktuk) but grew up in a First Nation community in southern Ontario.  Vie is Anishinaabe, non-binary, Two Spirit and a student of fine art who uses various artistic platforms to illustrate their views and educate the audience...and a dear old friend, to boot!  Decolonization is a complex topic and only a portion can be covered in one episode, but Vie may return in the future to share further wisdom, so stay tuned!

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