Posts Categorized: Reading Room

Day 1: Introduction

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We hit the ground running today, the very first day of the Skins video game workshop! After a brief, introductory session, we watched a short video compiled by Beth Aileen Dillon entitled “Native Representations in Video Games“, which (as the title implies) showcases and critiques how Native characters have been portrayed in the last thirty-odd […]

Storytelling WELCOME Event!

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The Skins 4.0 video game workshop kicked off tonight at the Kahnawake Longhouse, where we welcomed three very special guests; Hiio Kirby, Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel and Towenhnitoken. Each shared with us a selection of tales (some factual, some fictional) which celebrated our venerable oral tradition as well as emphasized the importance of keeping said stories alive well […]