Sadie Red Wing, a Dakota Lakota graphic designer, educator, and advocate for Indigenous design sovereignty, discusses the urgent need for Indigenous voices in the design field. She highlights how design can perpetuate colonization or serve as a tool for liberation. Red Wing explores visual sovereignty, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in design education. She shares insights from the Standing Rock protests, showcasing the power of visual activism. Finally, she emphasizes integrating Indigenous knowledge into sustainable design practices to address ecological challenges.
