Kent Monkman is challenging the way museums tell Indigenous stories

Artist Kent Monkman is known for challenging the way Indigenous people have been represented over the centuries in Western art, often flipping the script so that Indigenous stories are front and centre. Now, he’s challenging the way museums tell those stories with a brand new exhibit, Being Legendary, which sees him take over the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, using the artifacts there to reshape the historical narrative. Monkman sat down with Tom Power in the Q studio to tell us more.
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[@zoegreenberg9836]

Very moving and inspiring interview. This is such important work to pave the way forward for Indigenous history and also such a gift to Canadians like me who were raised with the denial of the atrocities committed. Thank you Mr. Monkman for your fierce compassion

[@Norminator1]

When we skipped school we went to the museum and explore we loved it. My last name is also monkman

[@joedez454]

Great interview. Glad to see a middle ground established. It's the best way to move forward with reconciliation. Both sides need partners they can trust.

[@charlesmckenna712]

Hi I like this man I don't read never could used to go to museums anyway I could learn from the age of 4 up to now 74 and I'm still learning maybe I'll go to Winnipeg one day and go in the museum I'd like that thank you for your interview from a very knowledgeable man you can read me

[@heroncabo3756]

Hello good morning okay 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇧🇷