Podcast appearances and mentions of adrian stimson

On today's show: Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal tells us about his government's sustainable jobs plan; some Canadians are now able to legally access MDMA, also known as ecstacy, for mental health illnesses. We hear how, and why, in part two of our series on the psychedelic renaissance; a design created by a Siksika artist has been chosen for Canada's monument to the war in Afghanistan. Adrian Stimson joins us.

Caroline Polachek on her latest album, “Desire, I Want to Turn Into You,” her song and choreography that went viral on TikTok, and what it was like collaborating with Grimes and Dido. Plus, multi-disciplinary artist Adrian Stimson (40:09) on why the bison has been the central figure of his art practice for more than 20 years, and how he tackles heavy subjects like colonialism with humour and levity.

Artist Adrian Stimson tells us how his Blackfoot ancestors' deep connection to bison fuels his art and how the animal helps him reflect on the violent legacy of colonialism. Singer-songwriter Terry Uyarak introduces a song from his new EP, Atiilu. Filmmaker Deborah Chow talks about helming the new Star Wars mini-series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which picks up 10 years after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Artist Daphne Boyer discusses how she incorporates plants and berries into her digital beadwork as a way to tell stories about her Métis heritage.

The Outro Message to “Artists-In-Presidents: Transmissions to Power” is a soundscape bringing together messages from across the 21 episodes, and new reflections from contributors on their participation in the project. In this immersive composition, voices from throughout “Artists-In-Presidents” speak to the challenges of performing power, the local contexts and conditions underpinning their messages, and the urgency to reimagine leadership. Over the past four months, twenty-one transmissions and portraits from artists, activists, public intellectuals, and writers have radically reimagined political power and possibility. This international assembly of contributors were invited to position themselves as world leaders who speak directly to the people, describing their vision for the future and how we get there. Together, they compose a rousing collection of imaginative proposals for the leadership we need in this moment of crisis and possibility. Produced and composed by Olivia Bradley-Skill. Excerpted clips from transmissions and interviews by Raji Aujla, Roy Dib, Irmgard Emmelhainz, Macarena Gómez-Barris, Emily Johnson, Cheryl L'Hirondelle, Mkomose (Dr. Andrew Judge), Raqs Media Collective, Fariha Róisín, Adrian Stimson, Melati Suryodarmo, Paulo Tavares, Françoise Vergès, Ravyn Wngz.

“Today we see that the past is the future, and what once was will be once again.” Stimson offers a powerful call-and-response to John F. Kennedy's 1961 Presidential Address, using JFK's words as a springboard to advocate for decolonization and environmental stewardship. Looking beyond the borders and bounded histories of the United States, Stimson centres Turtle Island and Mother Earth in his speech, reflecting on how generational and ancestral stories of interdependence might shape a freer and more unified future. “Artists-in-Presidents” is initiated by Constance Hockaday, curated by Christine Shaw, and commissioned by The Blackwood (University of Toronto Mississauga). Podcast production by Vocal Fry. Transmissions are released every Friday from August 6–December 17, 2021. To view the portrait gallery, access ASL videos and transcripts, and for additional information about the project, visit www.artistsinpresidents.com and www.blackwoodgallery.ca. Adrian Stimson is a member of the Siksika (Blackfoot) Nation, Treaty 7 Territory, in southern Alberta. Stimson has a BFA with distinction from the Alberta College of Art and Design and an MFA from the University of Saskatchewan. He is an interdisciplinary artist and exhibits nationally and internationally. Stimson received the Alumni of Influence Award in 2020 from the University of Saskatchewan, the Governor General's Award for Visual and Media Arts in 2018, the REVEAL Indigenous Arts Award from the Hnatyshyn Foundation in 2017, the Blackfoot Visual Arts Award in 2009, the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005, and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003. Audio credit: "Owl Dance Song" by Calvin and Mary Boy from An Historical Album of Blackfoot Indian Music, FW34001, courtesy Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. (p) (c) 1979. Used with permission. Photo: Blaire Russell

Returning in a new iteration for 2021, "Artists-In-Presidents: Transmissions to Power” invites artists, public intellectuals, and writers to radically reimagine political power and possibility. Hockaday and the Blackwood (University of Toronto Mississauga) have commissioned an international assembly of 21 contributors to create audio addresses that position themselves as world leaders who speak directly to the people, describing their vision for the future and how we get there. In this Welcome Message, Hockaday outlines the project's central concerns: Who has the power to reimagine leadership? What would it look like if artists assumed authority over our collective future? What if we all joined in this mission? Transmissions are released every Friday from August 6–December 17, 2021. To view the portrait gallery, access ASL videos and transcripts, and for additional information about the project, visit www.artistsinpresidents.com and www.blackwoodgallery.ca. Featuring the voices of Artists-In-Presidents: Irmgard Emmelhainz, Macarena Gómez-Barris, Kevin Gotkin, Luis Jacob, Mkomose (Dr. Andrew Judge), Fariha Róisín, Adrian Stimson, Melati Suryodarmo, Françoise Vergès, Romily Alice Walden, Ravyn Wngz. “Artists-in-Presidents” is initiated by Constance Hockaday, curated by Christine Shaw, and commissioned by The Blackwood (University of Toronto Mississauga). Podcast production by Vocal Fry. Sound design by Stefana Fratila.

Legendary singer Dionne Warwick talks about her incredible life, decades-spanning music career and new-found social media fame. Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, widow of horror filmmaker George A. Romero, shares the story behind her husband's lost 1973 film The Amusement Park, which was commissioned by the Lutheran Society as a PSA about elder abuse and ageism. Toronto singer-songwriter Renforshort introduces us to her new autobiographical song this is just a story off her sophomore EP, off saint dominique. In a project called A Public Apology to Siksika Nation, Canadian artists Adrian Stimson and AA Bronson explore the power of apology and their shared history — their ancestors were sworn enemies.

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged artists to connect to their audiences in new ways. In this episode ATB Financial’s VP & Chief Economist Todd Hirsch connects with Adrian Stimson, interdisciplinary artist and member of the Siksika Nation (Blackfoot) in southern Alberta, Canada. Adrian shares his journey and experience as a professional artist. He discusses funding the arts, career advice, the future of Indigenous arts and more. Adrian’s work includes installation and performance art, typically experienced in-person. He explores what the future might hold for technology and innovation in the art and cultural space, and how it can be used to improve access for all.  Learn more and connect with ATB Financial’s Branch for Arts and Culture.  Subscribe to The Future Of where we connect with community and business leaders who are thinking about, planning for and leading us into the future.  Ask Todd your questions about the future and the economy, or share your feedback any time by connecting with us at: thefutureof@atb.com.  Hear more from Todd and the economics team by visiting atb.com/webinars  Subscribe to The Owl and get a quick daily snapshot of what’s happening in Alberta’s economy Guest: Adrian Stimson, interdisciplinary artist Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, vice president and chief economist, ATB Financial 

Artists Lori Blondeau and Adrian Stimson discuss their recent projects as well as issues facing Indigenous artists in Saskatchewan

Artists Lori Blondeau and Adrian Stimson discuss how they first met and started working together, how performance art has developed in Saskatchewan, and talk about past projects.

Adrian Stimson is a member of the Siksika (Blackfoot) Nation in southern Alberta. He is an interdisciplinary artist with a BFA with distinction from the Alberta College of Art & Design and MFA from the University of Saskatchewan. As an interdisciplinary artist, Adrian’s work includes paintings called Tarred & Feathered Bison utilizing tar and feathers as a contemporary material, which speaks to ideas of punishment and identity and Bison Heart a black graphite and white oil paint series of Bison in the winter time. His installation work utilizes residential school fragments as a post-colonial investigation. He has created "Buffalo Boy," a character parody of Buffalo Bill. "Buffalo Boy's Wild West Peep Show", "Buffalo Boy’s Getting it from 4 directions” and “Buffalo Boy’s Battle of Little Big Horny” are performances that re-signify colonial history. Recent exhibits and performances include Brave Seduction, Gallery 101, Ottawa, Beyond Redemption, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Photo Quai, Musee du quai branly, Paris, Unmasking at the Canadian Cultural Centre, Paris, “Belle Sauvage & Buffalo Boy: Putting the Wild back into the West”, Plug In Institute, Winnipeg. Adrian recently completed the Canadian Forces Artist Program in Afghanistan, an exhibition of this work is scheduled for June 2011 at Neutral Ground in Regina. He is a regular participant at Burning Man and was featured in the 2007 summer issue of Canadian Art: Buffalo Boy at Burning Man and Spring issue of FUSE magazine: Buffalo Boy Then and Now 2009. Adrian was awarded the Blackfoot Visual Arts Award in 2009. The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003 and the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for his human rights and diversity activism in various communities. He currently lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

In Alert’s final show of the season, Noam Gonick interviews queer artists Kent Monkman and Adrian Stimson about Two Spirit in their work; a taste of CD’s Queer Issue (July/August). Sid Shniad, just returned from Geneva, tells what really happened at Durban II. Robert Albritton talks about his new book Let Them Eat Junk, How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity. Music is the Weapon profiles The Internationale, the most dangerous song in the world.