Indigenizing Arts Education

This Instagram account, created by Indigenous arts educator Emi Aguilar, aims to provide space for Indigenous art educators to share their knowledge and for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike to disrupt colonialism in their own teaching.

Indigenizing Arts Education supports Indigenous arts educators in sharing decolonial practices that disrupt colonial biases in arts education. By fostering an online community, it promotes culturally nuanced teaching that respects Indigenous knowledge systems and brings these perspectives to a broader audience.Tech Literacy & Accessibility: Indigenizing Arts Education improves tech literacy by fostering an online community that addresses colonial biases and supports culturally specific teaching practices. Reducing Harm in New Media: The platform counters colonial narratives in arts education by centring Indigenous educators and methodologies, promoting a nuanced understanding of Indigenous arts and disrupting dominant frameworks. Data & Knowledge Stewardship: As an accessible digital repository, the platform preserves Indigenous arts education resources, ensuring that these teaching methods remain accessible for Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators alike who wish to engage in decolonial practices.