ComicTalks: Native American Representation in Comics Online
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, join us to discuss Native American superheroes, Native American comic creators, and the importance of representation in comic books with author and comic creator Michael Sheyahshe.
This virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. This event will be livestreamed on the Houston Public Library's Facebook page.
- Date:
- Saturday, November 2, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Age Group:
- Adults Seniors Teens (13-18 yrs)
- Categories:
- Author Talks / Book Clubs Holidays & Observances Spotlight Events
Michael Sheyahshe, an enrolled tribal member of the Caddo Nation, is the author of Native Americans in Comic Books: A Critical Study the founder of alterNative Media ("aNm"), a Native American / Indigenous -owned consultancy providing state-of-the-art technological, cultural, and artistic expertise to clients at the local, regional, and global levels. Michael holds two Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees from the University of Oklahoma in Film and Native American Studies, both cum laude, and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in 3D Modeling from the Academy of Art University. Michael’s original comic book character, Dark Owl, is featured in INC’s Universe #0 and has created comic book illustrations in various online and museum displays for the Smithsonian Institution's NMAI. Michael has been prominently featured in AH Comics’ MOONSHOT: The Indigenous Comic Collection, volumes 1, 2, and 3 authoring volume introductions and contributing script writer. For volume 3, Michael served as co-editor along with Elizabeth LaPensée, Ph.D., (Anishinaabe, Métis, and settler-Irish). He has created graphic novels as part of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime's (OVC) Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials, which provide age-appropriate resources to support children and youth during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness to a crime. Michael has also served as Cultural Consultant for Darkhorse Comics.