An Arts Organization Policy Brief on Indigenous Knowledges

Waaseyaa'Sin Christine Sy,Charles Campbell,Eli Hurtle,Mark Loria,Raj Sen,Rance Mok,Yuxwelupton Qwal’Qaxala (Bradley Dick),France Trépanier

doi:10.18357/kula.141

Abstract

This policy brief provides an overview of Indigenous knowledges for an arts organization on the Pacific West Coast in Canada. To orient readers, the brief is contextualized within the broader arc of the organizations' history of commitments to, departures from, and re-engagement with commitments to decolonization and decolonial practice. It provides a list of additional resources.

Highlights

Open Space is an artist-run centre located in a heritage building in Victoria, British Columbia, an internationally recognized city which itself grows on the lands and coastal waters of the l k’w ŋ n peoples
In an effort to contribute to a broader conversation about decolonization that is occurring in arts organizations and communities, in regard to Indigenous peoples and their knowledges, this paper reproduces this policy brief for increased public access
This situation quickly translated into recognizing the need for a broader organizational policy about Indigenous knowledges, as Open Space is committed to existing, and ideally building new, relationships with Indigenous peoples

Summary

Raj Sen

This policy brief provides an overview of Indigenous knowledges for an arts organization on the Pacific West Coast in Canada. The brief is contextualized within the broader arc of the organization's history of commitments to, departures from, and re-engagement with commitments to decolonization and decolonial practice. It provides a list of additional resources

Introduction

Additional Resources