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Learning From Indigenous Storytelling
In a world where we are constantly told to look towards the future, we often forget where our origins come from. Origins are heavily valued and are constantly reminded in indigenous culture, especially in traditional storytelling. In thi... -
The Power of Indigenous Storytelling
In a world where we are constantly told to look towards the future, we often forget where our origins come from. Origins are heavily valued and are constantly reminded in Indigenous culture, especially in traditional storytelling. In thi... -
Afrofuturism: Narrative Possibilities
Many narratives, whether it be for personal or cultural purposes, empower the writer or group of people the narrative is about through many different mediums such as books, film, or art. Among such empowering narratives, Afrofuturism is ... -
Tales of Two and One Boohoo
In the Winter of 2023, I had a wonderful opportunity to be part of the production team Tales of Two and One Boohoo at my school’s theatre program, Regal Rendition. Tales of Two and One Boohoo was an entirely student-produced children’s p... -
Cultural Role of a Fandom
What do you think of when you hear the word "fanfiction"? Contrary to what everyone believes, fanfiction is much more than inspired writing where you self-insert yourself or make two characters you like to kiss. Admittingly, while a dece... -
What a Fandom can Provide
What do you think of when you hear the word "fanfiction"? Contrary to what everyone believes, fanfiction is much more than inspired writing where you self-insert yourself or make two characters you like to kiss. Admittingly, while a dece... -
Worldwide Tricksters: Br’er Rabbit
【What is a "Trickster"? 】 When you first hear the word “trickster,” what do you think of? Perhaps you think of a cunning fox who uses their wits to confuse the protagonists or a small faery who indulges in pranking characters for their... -
Worldwide Tricksters: The Coyote
【What is a "Trickster"? 】 When you first hear the word “trickster,” what do you think of? Perhaps you think of a cunning fox who uses their wits to confuse the protagonists or a small faery who indulges in pranking characters for their... -
Worldwide Tricksters: The Tanuki
【What is a "Trickster"? 】 When you first hear the word “trickster,” what do you think of? Perhaps you think of a cunning fox who uses their wits to confuse the protagonists or a small faery who indulges in pranking characters for their... -
Kahalaopuna, ka u’i o Mānoa: the beauty of Mānoa
The valley of Mānoa, located east of downtown Honolulu on the island of Oahu, is known to be a lush, green valley with daily rain showers. Like all existing natural phenomena, a creation story is passed down through various generations i...
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