Robert Davidson
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Growing up, Robert Davidson's Haida culture was so oppressed, he had no idea he was Indigenous. Colonization was devastating his people. It had touched everything from their way of life and their environment to the arts. Host Chris Beaver speaks with Davidson about how in the final hour of his fading heritage, he ushered in a revival of Haida arts and culture. This episode mentions residential schools. The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their Residential school experience. 1-800-721-0066. Please take care while listening. To view the art referenced in this episode:https://www.tvo.org/article/the-art-of-sovereignty Ontario Hubs are made possible by the Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust & Goldie Feldman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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