Jackie Fawn

In this episode of InDigital Insights, Monique Manatch interviews Jackie Fawn, a self-taught Indigenous artist. Jackie discusses her journey from childhood creativity to becoming a digital media artist dedicated to cultural preservation and activism. She shares experiences from pivotal moments like Standing Rock, where her art became a tool for creative resistance and intertribal solidarity. Jackie highlights the importance of storytelling, healing, and education through art, emphasizing its role in addressing social and environmental justice issues. She also touches on her projects, including educational resources like coloring books and her comic series Rez Days, aimed at fostering awareness of Native issues and encouraging critical thinking among youth.