Resonance of Resurgence

The Resonance of Resurgence project, led by Kathy Moscou and Julia Rose Sutherland, is a collaboration inspired by key human rights reports such as the UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and others. It emphasizes personal narratives and cultural intersections, particularly focusing on the Black diaspora and Indigenous experiences within these reports. Through immersive installations, the project aims to celebrate and revitalize Indigenous languages, exploring the joy of reconnecting with ancestral tongues while also interrogating the concept of 'report' by embracing various forms of truth, including personal, social, and restorative truth as recognized by the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Resonance of Resurgence serves as a cross-cultural dialogue, engaging with themes and issues found in these reports to broaden the conversation on human rights and reconciliation.

Artists:

Kathy Moscou is a mixed media visual storyteller and Associate Professor at OCAD University, Toronto whose lived experience informs her art, focus on Black cultural aesthetics, research and design for social justice.

Julia Rose Sutherland is a storyteller, interdisciplinary artist, educator and Assistant Professor at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada. She is of Mi’kmaq (Metepenagiag Nation) and settler descent.

Sara Rashighi is the RoR Project Research Assistant, and an interdisciplinary designer and researcher with a deep passion for collaborating on meaningful projects that enhance community engagement, promote social change, and improve holistic well-being.