In a world where capitalism forces us to do almost everything for profit — turning our passions, our stories, ourselves, into a commodity in order to survive, art as resistance and reclamation is powerful. Although there are still many that are skeptical when it comes to art having an important role in social justice work, many do see it as significant in activism. Many also think of it as being a healing part of reclaiming one’s own cultural and ancestral ways. But what exactly does this mean?
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Indigenous peoples honour murdered and missing women on February 14 Megan Helin // Contributor. Each year, when February 14 draws near, bouquets of red roses line the stores’ shelves. Boxes of heart-shaped chocolates are…