Smithsonian ‘Conversations About Our Future’

Conversations about Our Future is an online series hosted by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. These moderated panel discussions serve as a national platform to amplify the efforts of Native changemakers from across the Western Hemisphere who are engaged in civic and social justice work for Indigenous peoples.

How are Indigenous artists using mural painting, graffiti, billboards, and other mediums to build community and draw attention to issues meaningful to them? River Garza, Melissa Govea, and Reyna Hernandez discuss their personal and cultural inspirations, as well as other influences on their practices, such as the importance of place and why they are drawn to work in the public sphere.