Lou-ann Neel (Part 3)

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Monique Manatch continues her conversation with Lou-ann Neel about Indigenous identity and the impact of colonial systems on recognition and belonging.

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 pr...

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Host: Monique Manatch

Guest: Lou-ann Neel

Topics covered

• Indigenous identity
• pretendian phenomenon
• colonial systems
• recognition and belonging
• systemic inequities
• policy
• healthcare

Keywords

• Indigenous identity
• pretendian
• colonialism
• systemic inequities
• healthcare
• community claiming
• reciprocal citizenship
• art

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