Editorial philosophy
In my current role as the editorial projects manager at Forge Project, I coordinate publications, advise writers-in-residence, author a monthly newsletter, and lead its digital-first journal, Forging. My editorial strategy follows in large part from Métis scholar David Garneau’s 2020 essay “Writing About Indigenous Art with Critical Care,” in which he explains that Indigenous arts writers must move from a representational to a dialogic mode, merely from transmitters to “generators of knowledge.” In 2023 alone, I commissioned upwards of 40 writers across online platforms, a number that will continue to grow with a recently awarded grant from the Terra Foundation.
Selected projects
“Gagizhibaajiwan, or Living With Paradox,” by Lois Taylor Biggs, Forging journal, April 30, 2024.“Speaking With Your Cat: An Artist and Researcher Talk Artificial Intelligence, Community, and Cultural Expression,” by S.A. Chavarría & Scott Benesiinaabandan, Forging journal, January 26, 2024.
“Asking for Permission/Listening for Consent,” by Anthony Romero, Forging journal, December 18, 2023.