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The Art People Podcast
July 9, 2020
Fawn Douglas: Artivist, Matriarch, Nuwu
This week Justin Favela talks to artist, activist and matriarch, Fawn Douglas. They get into her history as an Indigenous American artist and enrolled member of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, talk about her role as a student and educator, and discuss her as advocacy work for the Nuwu culture and the many indigenous groups in southern Nevada. They also catch up on her time as an MFA candidate at UNLV, talk about the lack of equity and diversity within Las Vegas cultural institutions and so much more!
“We’re not all coming from a place of knowing all the answers. We’re seeking the answers, so keep an open mind and an open heart.”
Fawn Douglas
Fall 2019
Las Vegas Sun
Removal of Hey Reb! statue could be beginning of end for Rebels nickname
by Mike Grimala
"Fawn Douglas, a UNLV grad student and member of the Paiute Tribe, was glad to see the statue come down..."
Nevada Current
Forum highlights pain caused by cultural appropriation in festivals
by April Corbin Girnus
"When Fawn Douglas saw a website promoting an event entitled Las Vegas Tribal Gathering, she had two thoughts: Enough was enough. She had to do something."
Reno Gazette Journal
One march into the future, another to a dead end
by Melvin Lyngar
"Fawn Douglas, a member of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, spoke with power and authority about victims of sexual assault in one of the most moving talks I’ve heard on the subject."
