Indigeneity in Policy: Arts, Emotions, and Culture

In Collaboration With Policy Lab, UK

Conventional perspectives on public policy view emotions as a negative influence on policy processes. This workshop shows another, deeper dimension to the role of emotions.

We introduce a lens through which emotions are not seen as negative elements, but as constitutive practices that are fundamental in shaping our comprehension of policies and the processes related to them from the onset. Emotions are integral to policy formation, not only as content to be addressed and regulated, but affecting communication, perception, and even compliance.

The workshop focused on three key themes:

• Manifestation of Policy Information
• Navigating Evidence, Values, and Priorities
• Innovative Role of Arts in Policy

Workshop Facilitated by

Mr. Sanjan Agarwal
Head of Innovation and Design
Policy Lab

Dr. Kate Langham
Co-Design Lead
Policy Lab

Video exhibition and Talk

Fatima Javed Shiekh (Ceramic Sculptor-Artist)
Entitled “Break the Mould”

Discussant

Tamim Mobayad