An Archive of an Indigenous Arts Worker
Zines & Experimental Storytelling
Zine-making and experimental storytelling are at the heart of my creative practice. I use these mediums to explore collective memory, language, and the power of self-publishing as a mode of resistance. Each project becomes a space where personal story, community voice, and Indigenous aesthetics meet to imagine new possibilities for expression and connection.
Zine-making with Youth
Zine-making with youth is a collaborative and empowering process that encourages self-expression, storytelling, and creative autonomy. Through hands-on workshops, young participants learn to document their experiences, cultures, and ideas using accessible, DIY publishing methods. This practice not only builds artistic and critical thinking skills but also nurtures community connection and a sense of agency in shaping their own narratives.
Cultural, Community and Creative Narratives Zine-making
Cultural, Community, and Creative Narratives Zine-making centers zines as living archives of culture, memory, and imagination. Through collaborative workshops, participants experiment with image, text, and design to tell stories that reflect their lived experiences and community perspectives. The process emphasizes creative autonomy, cultural expression, and the collective act of making knowledge through art.
Indigenous Zines and Archival Research
Indigenous Zines and Archival Research explores how self-publishing and community archiving serve as acts of cultural preservation and resistance. By documenting stories, artworks, and lived experiences, these zines function as contemporary records of Indigenous knowledge systems and creative expression. My work connects these practices to broader archival research, highlighting how Indigenous storytelling continues to evolve within and beyond traditional archives.
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Zines as a Relational and Collective Praxis
Zines as a Relational and Collaborative Process centers on the idea that storytelling is strongest when created together. Through collective dialogue, art-making, and knowledge-sharing, zines become spaces for community connection and creative exchange. Each publication reflects the relationships built in the process, while honoring collaboration as both an artistic method and a form of care.
