Executive Certificate in Artivism for Indigenous Rights
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we have the pleasure of speaking with an expert in artivism and indigenous rights. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your experience in this field? GUEST: Absolutely, I'm a long-time advocate for indigenous rights and have worked in this field for over a decade. I've seen firsthand the power of artivism to create meaningful change for indigenous communities. HOST: That's fascinating. Can you tell us more about the Executive Certificate in Artivism for Indigenous Rights and what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Of course. The course was created to equip learners with the necessary skills to become effective artivists and advocates for indigenous rights. I was inspired by the need to combine artistic skills with advocacy techniques to create powerful campaigns that promote indigenous rights. HOST: That's a unique approach, combining art and activism. Can you tell us about any current industry trends or challenges in this field? GUEST: Absolutely. One current trend is the increasing recognition of artivists across various industries, and their ability to create meaningful change. However, there is still a significant lack of representation and recognition for indigenous artivists, which is a challenge we aim to address in the course. HOST: That's an important issue to address. Can you tell us about any challenges you've faced in teaching this subject or in the field in general? GUEST: Yes, one challenge is the need to balance the historical and contemporary challenges faced by indigenous communities, while also providing practical skills and tools for learners to create their own artivism campaigns. It's a delicate balance, but one we strive to achieve in the course. HOST: I can imagine that's a challenging balance to strike. Looking to the future, what do you see as the potential impact of this course and artivism for indigenous rights more broadly? GUEST: I believe this course has the potential to create a new generation of artivists who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to advocate for indigenous rights in a meaningful and impactful way. By completing this course, learners will be well-positioned to advance their careers in advocacy, social work, community development, and the arts, making a positive impact on indigenous communities and society as a whole. HOST: That's a powerful vision. Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the Executive Certificate in Artivism for Indigenous Rights. GUEST: It was my pleasure, thank you for having me.
