223. Cruelty | Charles Joseph
223. Cruelty | Charles Joseph  
Podcast: The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Published On: Thu Feb 03 2022
Description: As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following: All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions) Presale access to events Premium show notes for future episodes Sign up here: https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.comThis episode was recorded on November 10th, 2021.Charles Joseph is a Kwakwaka’wakw artist known for his masks, totem poles, and canoes. His work can be found in homes and businesses worldwide, including mine. His “Residential School Totem” stands before the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for “all Canadians, not just residential school survivors.” It represents Charles’ “reconciliation” and his “story is on the pole.”Charles’ carving homepagehttps://charlesnativeart.caFacebook pagehttps://facebook.com/charlesjosephnativeart_______________Approximate Timestamps_______________[00:00] Intro[02:21] Charles’ background[03:36] Backstory: Jordan’s first non-native friend[09:59] Tough times at residential school; finding enough to eat[12:35] Being locked in as punishment[14:14] Isolation and treatment by so-called Christians; rejecting religion[16:35] Unmarked graves at Canadian residential schools[19:29] Jordan asks what could motivate such cruelty towards innocent children[22:08] Leaving & coming of age [22:19] Blaming the world[30:08] Charles describes more of what happened to him at residential school[34:24] Looking in the mirror[36:11] His grandparents’ influence [41:26] Creative process & dreams [47:08] The spiritual effect of art & culture[48:03] Carving as a personal church[49:38] History and cultural significance of specific elements in Charles’ art[54:36] The 55-foot totem pole sculpture[01:04:07] Seeking out the meaningful and positive[01:09:07] The Residential School Totem at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts[01:11:11] Reconciliation[01:17:26] Accused of racism and welcomed into a new family in 24 hours[01:20:15] Wrapping up#ResidentialSchool #Art #Native #Carving #Canada// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/DrJordanBPetersonDonations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate// COURSES //Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personalitySelf Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.comUnderstand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com// BOOKS //Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-for-lifeMaps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-meaning// LINKS //Website: https://jordanbpeterson.comEvents: https://jordanbpeterson.com/eventsBlog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blogPodcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast// SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpeterson// SPONSORS //For Advertising Inquiries, visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJordanBPetersonPodcast