Youth in Action:
Youth Artists and Activism
June 2021
Interviewees on this episode: Victoria Anderson-Gardner (left) and Robby Dick (right)
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Episode description
In this episode we explore the intersections of art and activism with two Indigenous youth artists: Victoria Anderson-Gardner, an Ojibway filmmaker and Robby Dick, a Dene photographer.
About Victoria Anderson-Gardner
Victoria is a queer Indigenous filmmaker and activist. They come from the Ojibway lands of Eagle Lake First Nation. Victoria recently completed their BFA in Film Production with the School of Image Arts at Ryerson University. Victoria is also a co-creator of the film company, Moontime Productions - a company whose goal is to encourage Indigenous resilience and resurgence through multi-media projects led by Indigenous talent.
Website: MoontimeProductions.com
Facebook: Victoria Anderson-Gardner
Other socials: @GoForVictoria
About Robby Dick
Robby is an emerging photographer from Ross River. His work features people, northern life, and the environment in the Yukon.
Robby Dick is a member of the Kaska Dene First Nation and he grew up in Tu Łidlini (where the waters flow) all his life. He has been working closely with the Elders of his community for the last five years. He is passionate about revitalizing his language and sharing aspects of his Indigenous culture through visual storytelling.
Website: KaskaPhotography.com
Instagram: @kaska_photography
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUHOM5_D9PE
https://www.photographerswithoutborders.org/original-perspectives