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Wanda Nanibush

Wanda Nanibush’s goal as curator of Canadian and Indigenous art is to tell the story of the Indigenous people who have for years seen their cultures oppressed and their sacred land destroyed by colonialism. She pursues her goals through her work as curator of art she feels helps portray the stories of natives’ resilience and treatment throughout the years. Rebecca Belmore is one of the many artists Nanibush holds curatorial projects with and her art helps reflect a message Nanibush hopes to spread. Belmore’s diverse art forms aim to “address such issues as the stereotyping of native people, the commoditization of Native bodies for souvenir items, and the violence against Native Women” (Beard). Robert Kautuk is a photographer that captures the livelihood and connection of the Indigenous people to nature in the hopes of preserving it. Nanibush continues to work alongside other artists like Shelley Niro, Rita Letendre, Meryl McMaster, and many more who all contribute their experiences and perspectives of Indigenous peoples lives that have remained unknown for years.