Article on Comic Book Resources website

Article on Comic Book Resources website

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Sharing Ideas

A very interesting article at CBR. Seems many of us share similar ideas on Indigenous comic book characters. Check it out...feedback welcome.

Comic Book Resources - CBR News: Native Americans in Comics

Eiteljorg Museum Special Program: "Native American Portrayals in Comics"

Eiteljorg Museum Special Program: "Native American Portrayals in Comics"

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Workshop in Indiana

Based on the attention my article in Native Peoples Magazine on Indigenous video game characters--and them finding out about my book on Native comic book characters from McFarland Publishing--the Eiteljorg has invited me to be a speaker at this all-day event March 10, 2007.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art»Programs & Festivals

This will be an excellent opportunity to discuss my book, get open dialog from other experts about the subject, and drum up more interest for the book. Be sure to come check out the event if you are in the (Indianapolis, IN) area!

Article in Native Peoples Magazine

Article in Native Peoples Magazine

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Published Article

An article I've written, "Searching for Indigenous Heroes," about Native characters in video games, has been picked up by Native Peoples magazine. The issue hits newsstands soon, so pick up yours or order it online today!

Here's the description from the Native Peoples website: 2007 January/February:

"Viewpoint: The author outlines the history of Indigenous heroes in the video-game realm, and finds some losers and at least one game worthy of its Native roots: Prey, with voice by Michael Greyeyes (Cree). By Michael Sheyahshe (Caddo)."

Native American 3D Hologram Portraits on YouTube

Native American 3D Hologram Portraits on YouTube

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One Step Closer to Star Trek's Holodeck?

While this is not exactly what I had in mind when I talk about Indigenous people in 3D media, it certainly is cool...if only the author was Indigenous himself! (It is difficult to tell if this individual is Native, as neither the YouTube nor his website specify any tribal affinity...most times, this translates into "Non-Native.")

However, this media does showcase real Native people in culturally-specific garb. The holograms also serve to celebrate Indigenous people instead of exploit them...so much kudos for that.

Now all we need is to get a Native person trained to do holograms and we will be "set". Heh.

Check it out.YouTube - Native American 3D Hologram Portraits
Native American Holo-Portraits by Mark Diamond

"Scalped" creator discusses Native American comic book

"Scalped" creator discusses Native American comic book

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We (Indigenous People) Should Tell Our Stories

"Scalped" is a new comic book line from Vertigo (part of the DC family). While the series creator, Jason Aaron, has the right idea about how presenting Indigenous characters within popular media (i.e., attempting to break racial stereotypes and present some dramatic action), I still maintain that we Native people should be creating the very comic books that represent us.

However, Aaron's mindset and heart might be in the right place. "Scalped" is due out in JAN '07.
Comic Book Resources - CBR News - The Comic Wire

Native Artist Effects Change in Online Artist Representation

Native Artist Effects Change in Online Artist Representation

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Art and Culture

It is refreshing to see a Native American artists taking progressive steps with today's technology. It is true: do any search on "Native Art" and there are many websites that pop up...only some of which are actual Indigenous artists.

Perhaps it is time that Oklahoma Native Artists come together - digitally speaking, of course - to form an online clearing house for Internet users to view art and be assured that it is truly "Native" (and completely free of the "made in {insert Asian country here}" stickers that are sometimes seen on "Native American" art).
IR // News // Artist seeks to redefine genre