Belonging to (Not “in”) Land as Performed at Indigenous Cultural Events

Drawing on research at two Indigenous festivals – Riddu Riđđu and the ORIGINS Festival of First Nations – this article considers ways in which Indigenous performers present their belonging to (not in) places. They are globally mobile but affirm reciprocal responsibilities with homelands. These two f...

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Published in:Material religion
Main Author: Harvey, Graham (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2022
In: Material religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Riddu Riđđu / Origins Festival of First Nations / Festival performance / Indigenous peoples / Affiliation with / Performance (Arts) / Translokalität
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AF Geography of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
BB Indigenous religions
BD Ancient European religions
BR Ancient religions of the Americas
BT Religions of Oceania
Further subjects:B Customs
B Festivals
B Innovation
B Belonging
B Trans-Indigenous
B Indigenizing
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Summary:Drawing on research at two Indigenous festivals – Riddu Riđđu and the ORIGINS Festival of First Nations – this article considers ways in which Indigenous performers present their belonging to (not in) places. They are globally mobile but affirm reciprocal responsibilities with homelands. These two festivals bring together participants from across the world and provide an opportunity to consider further the dynamics of trans-Indigenous creativity. Enthused by performers at these festivals, and inspired by the critical reflections of Chadwick Allen (2012) and Robert Jahnke (2006), I reflect on some of the ways in which Indigenous performers – musicians, artists, artisans, authors, film-producers, poets and others – entertain, educate, and inspire their audiences. The following sections introduce the two festivals and they expand on Allen and Jahnke’s key terms. A selected performance at each of the festivals will then be used to exemplify and highlight the mobility of Indigenous people, traditions, and activities.
ISSN:1751-8342
Contains:Enthalten in: Material religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/17432200.2021.2018849