Disrupting the Stage: Indigenous Artists on Language, Education, and Sovereign

Music is a living archive that carries culture forward while creating space for new forms of expression. Yet, for Indigenous communities, the continuity of these cultural traditions has often been challenged by colonial policies, forced relocations, and the erasure of traditional languages and practices in schools. 

Despite this, Indigenous artists and educators are reclaiming space, revitalizing languages through music, and creating programs that bring culture into classrooms; programs that are inspiring the next generation of young people to see their traditions as a vital tool for asserting cultural identity. 

This session brings together artists, educators, and leaders who are redefining the role of Indigeneity in music and education. Through their work, they will show how music can decolonize learning, revitalize language, and empower future generations.