

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson in Conversation with Dionne Brand
9 snips Mar 16, 2021
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, a celebrated Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar and artist, engages in a profound conversation with Dionne Brand, an acclaimed poet and essayist. They explore the healing power of storytelling, emphasizing its role in community resilience and navigating trauma. Their dialogue also tackles the complexities of language and gender representation in Indigenous narratives, as well as the importance of maintaining connections with lost beings. They passionately discuss how literature fuels hope and activism in contemporary society.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Echoes of Being: Navigating Introspection and Language
02:50 • 13min
Healing Through Storytelling
15:43 • 31min
Continuity of Characters and Relationships with the Lost
46:38 • 3min
Exploring Gender Representation in Storytelling
49:32 • 2min
Exploring Sound, Reciprocity, and Radical Change
51:10 • 2min
Hope and Resistance in Contemporary Activism
53:19 • 3min