Thunderbird Strike: Survivance in/of an Indie Indigenous Game
First author: LaPenséeYear: 2018
Abstract
Thunderbird Strike, a 2D side-scroller developed by Elizabeth LaPensée, allows a player fly from the Tar Sands to the Great Lakes as a thunderbird protecting Turtle Island with searing lightning against the snake that threatens to swallow the lands and waters whole. The game encouraged players to learn about the indigenous culture, reflect on water protection and alternative energy sources, and gain awareness of risks posed by oil pipeline construction for the conveyance of tar sands. Thunderbird Strike was developed through residencies including O k’inādās Residency, The Banff Musicians in Residence Program, and Territ-Aur(i)al Imprints Exchange thanks to the 2016 Artist Fellowship grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.Details
Language: EnglishCountry of affiliation: United States
Published in: Video Game Art Reader: Volume 2
Publication type: Book chapter
Source: https://doi.org/10.1353/book.101009
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