InDigital Insights
InDigital Insights is a webcast series of interviews, artist talks and workshops with Indigenous artists.
InDigital Insights
Lou-ann Neel (Part 3)
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In this episode of InDigital Insights, host Monique Manatch continues her conversation with Lou-ann Neel. Together, they examine the challenges of Indigenous identity and the “pretendian” phenomenon, reflecting on how colonial systems have shaped recognition and belonging. Lou-ann shares insights on lived experience, community claiming, and reciprocal citizenship, while also addressing systemic inequities in policy and healthcare. Through her creative practice, she demonstrates how art can provide resilience and reframe difficult narratives, offering pathways for future generations to carry cultural knowledge forward.