DATE: Thursday, June 18th, 2026
TIME: 6:30pm – 7pm
LOCATION: 401 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor, ON, third floor galleries
COST: FREE Admission
Accessibility: Accessibility and accommodation requests must be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. Please contact [email protected] for questions.
Pretendianism, the false claim of Indigenous identity, causes real harm to Indigenous communities by misrepresenting lived experiences, misallocating resources, and undermining cultural sovereignty. This conversation will look at how pretendianism shows up in different spaces, the impacts it has on communities, and why it persists. Together, we’ll reflect on the importance of listening to and uplifting Indigenous voices, and explore ways to support accountability, respect, and ethical engagement moving forward. We encourage thoughtful participation and respectful, curious questions throughout this conversation.
Speakers TBA soon.
Image Credit: Christian Chapman. Pretendian, 2022. Acrylic on canvas. Indigenous Art Collection, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Photo by Frank Piccolo.
Photography and videography will be present throughout the event. By entering this event site you agree to be filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes.
