Falen Johnson: the future is Indigenous

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by writer, podcaster, and CBC Radio host, Falen Johnson. Falen is Mohawk and Tuscarora (Bear Clan) from Six Nations Grand River Territory. Her writing has been featured in Brick, The Canadian Theatre Review, Granta Magazine, and she was named one to watch in 2020 by Maclean’s magazine. In this episode, Shayla and Falen discuss the importance of Indigenous storytelling and the necessity for Indigenous people to be in control of their own narratives. Falen discusses the power of rage and how this emotion should not be ignored, especially as Indigenous people continue to live through colonization. The two also discuss how Indigenous futurism is happening right now, as more Indigenous folks are making their own content and connecting with one another. ... Follow Falen Johnson on Instagram Follow Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram Visit thebrandisfemale.com. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices