Catherine Lachnan

Gerald McMaster, a member of the Siksika First Nation and a Professor of Indigenous Visual Culture, joins Catherine Lachnan, Senior Curator Emeritus at the Art Gallery of Ontario. They discuss the profound legacy of Tom Thomson and his impact on Canadian art landscapes. The conversation highlights Indigenous perspectives in art, authenticity, and connections to nature. They explore the emotional ties artists have with their subjects and the need to incorporate Indigenous narratives into mainstream cultural conversations.