As an Indigenous artist, Carl Beam was often told that his art didn't look "Indigenous enough." Throughout his career, Beam pushed back against this, rebelling against cultural categorization.

As he fought the stereotypes, he opened the door for other contemporary Indigenous artists. Host Chris Beaver speaks with Carl Beam's daughter, Anong Migwans Beam, who shares stories of her late father and how he forced a new way of thinking about Indigenous art.

This episode mentions residential schools. The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their Residential school experience. 1-800-721-0066. Please take care while listening.

To view the art referenced in this episode: https://www.tvo.org/article/the-art-of-sovereignty

Canadian Encyclopedia entry on Carl Beam: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/carl-beam

“Aakideh: The Art & Legacy of Carl Beam” documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ExmLKxmT3k

Anong Beam speaks about how she was influenced by her parents to become an artist: https://ago.ca/events/art-spotlight-anong-beam

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