There is now a Wiki entry about Native Americans characters in video games.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Native_American_video_game_characters
While this list is far from complete, it is interesting that this topic has garnered an entire entry on its own.
This begs the question, "does a topic become valid once it has a wiki entry?" Perhaps, as it certainly represents at least SOMEONE's interest in posting an entry.
The current / recent trend seems to support this notion as well, as there have been more articles and blog entries about this topic. One could even wonder if this specialized interest is similar to the trend of Native characters becoming "cool" in film (as you know, 'Indian films' cycle through as the new Hollywood 'coolness' every decade or so...).
Whatever the reason, it is nice to see individuals giving more thought to the Indigenous character, no matter the medium.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Does a Wiki post make it Valid?
About Michael Sheyahshe
Michael Sheyahshe (Caddo) has been published in various magazines and journals and his book, Native Americans in Comic Books: A Critical Study, is available from McFarland publications. Michael received two separate Bachelor degrees (cum laude) from OU: one in Native American Studies and another in Film. Michael earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in 3D Modeling from the Academy of Art University.
His comic book character, Dark Owl, is featured in a collaboration with the Indigenous Narratives Collective (INC) in INC's Universe #0. Michael illustrated a story written by Mary Skaggs in Literati Press Presents "What The Stars Must Think Of Us", and his story, "Strike & Bolt", illustrated by George Freeman ("Captain Canuck") for AH Comics' Kickstarter-funded, "MOONSHOT: The Indigenous Comic Collection".
His company, alterNative Media (aNm) is a Native American-owned small business, providing a slew of vital creative, artistic, and innovative services to various Indigenous groups as well as numerous business entities on a local, regional, and national level.
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