Week 10 Flashcards
What is inuit quajimajatuqangit (IQ)
-refers to traditional inuit knowledge
-such as values, practices, language and history that have been passed down through generations
What does the article on IQ talk about
-representing inuit knowledge in museums that are often designed from a western colonial perspective
-suggests that cultural appropriation have historically been issues in museums
What does the author advocate for in the article about IQ
-a rethink of how museums approach the curation of indigenous knowledge
-the importance of inuit curators to shape the narrative
What are collaborative museum practices
-collaboration between inuit communities and museums in the curation process
-includes involving community members in decision making processes and making sure exhibits are respectful and beneficial to communities they represent
What is the idea of queering metis identity
-embracing non-normative, non-fixed forms of belonging and identity that do not conform to traditional colonial categories
What is metis queering a form of
-a method of resistance of colonial structures that try to define, categorize, and control metis and indigenous identities
What is the concept of weaving metis futures
-weaving sash
-used as a metaphor to describe the process of creating future possibilities for metis people
-involves intertwining various experiences, histories, and aspirations to form a vision of metis identity
What do the authors emphasize in the queer article
-importance of decolonization and indigenous futurisms in shaping metis futures
-importance of self determination
What are traditional ways of knowing and being
-oral histories
-storytelling
-relationality
Who is kent monkman
-cree artist who identifies as two spirit
What is two spirit
-someone who embodies both a maculine and feminine spirit
Who is miss chief eagle testickle in kent monkmans art
-mythical creature that appears throughout his paintings
Who is st sebastian in kent monkmans art
-represents role reversals
-men in uniform in positions of submission
-changing narrative that indigenous people which will always be on the bottom
What is the golden age paintings by kent monkman
-spring gathering between trappers, traders, and indigenous people
-celebration of sexual freedom and gender fluidity
What is indigiqueer identity
-different than 2 spirit identity
-blending of indigenous and queer experiences
Who is kairyn potts
-two spirit winkte man
What does winkte mean
-like a woman
How have two spirit people been historically viewed by community
-viewed as sacred
-held important roles in society
-often were asked about their opinions before decisions were made
What is kairyn potts most known as
-tik tok star
Who is jeremy dutcher
-indigenous music composer
-preserves language with their music
-two spirit activist in music
What are some of jeremy dutchers popular songs
-mehcinut
-honour song
-pomawauwinuwok wanakiyawikihuwok
Who was the first person in canadian history to win polaris prize twice
-jeremy dutcher
Who is kenojuak ashevak
-inuit artist
-blends traditional inuit art with more modern techniques
What type of art is kenojuak ashevak famous for
-printmaking
