Episode 35: Diversity Destigmatized—How an Online Universe Celebrates Our Differences and Decolonizes Our Thinking, feat. Nicole Weatherly

Send us Fan MailNicole Weatherly's deep connection to the art and genius of her brother, his challenges and his unique essence underpin the space for change she's created under the banner Superstar X.Cohosts Jessica Vandenberghe and George Lee talk with Nicole about what makes her and her website tick, on the eve of Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the launch of Love 2024, a multiplatform, weeks-long extravaganza.Subtitled An (un)Learning Summit for Truth & (re)Conciliation, Love 2024 kicks off on September 30, connecting Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through art shows, truth talks and Superstar X Magazine. The festival of ideas, words and imagery promotes healing and actionable steps to reciprocity across Turtle Island.Jessica, George and Nicole discuss:Nicole's journey from the small town of Czar, Alberta, to the big-city lights of Toronto, Ontariothe tricky distinctions and pratfalls of so-called allyship—along with the tricky distinctions and pratfalls of discovering and sharing your ancestral identitywhy and how Superstar X connects to her brother, Edward, and others who fall outside mainstream labelshow art breaks down barriers to reach into our souls, revealing and personalizing universal truthspersonal motivations for social changethe adoption and use of information technology as a force for good within and beyond Indigenous communities.and much more.Superstar X Websitehttps://www.superstarx.xyz/Love 2024 Registrationhttps://www.eventbrite.com/cc/love-2024-3583239Kevin Peeace Arthttps://www.kevinpeeace.com/Ma-Nee Chacaby Arthttps://www.superstarx.xyz/artists/ma-nee-chacabySupport the showJoin our Facebook community: www.facebook.com/UnsettledJourneys/Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsettledjourneys/Become a paid subscriber: https://ko-fi.com/unsettledjourneysQuestions, comments, suggestions, offers to volunteer:[email protected]