InDigital Insights

Steve Diabo

Indigenous Culture & Media Innovations Season 2 Episode 8

In this episode of InDigital Insights, Monique Manatch speaks with Steve Diabo, an interactive artist and creative technologist. Steve shares his journey of integrating technology with Indigenous storytelling through his art installations, like Ancestor's Gate, which won the New Artist in Digital and Interactive Award at the ImagineNative Festival. He reflects on reconnecting with his community, embracing his identity, and using digital tools to promote Indigenous culture. Steve also discusses the potential of video games as a medium to teach sustainable living and Indigenous values, highlighting his vision for a survival game that blends traditional knowledge with modern technology.