November is National Native American Heritage Month, so it’s the perfect time of year to give back by supporting Indigenous creators. And this year, it's easy to do so directly because Indiginerds: Tales of Modern Indigenous Life is NOW FUNDING on BackerKit! This all-new anthology is an up-close-and-personal chronicle of the day-to-day life of Indigenous nerds, showing how the pop culture they love influences and interfaces with it all!

This project has already funded, but we've got some exciting stretch goals still waiting to be unlocked, including the $35,000 level - INDIGENOUS LIBRARY DONATIONS. When we hit this milestone, Iron Circus Comics will be sending FREE copies of Indiginerds to Native libraries, community centers and schools across the US and Canada. 
 
This Native American Heritage Month, YOU can help us twice - by supporting higher page rates for our creators, and by giving Indigenous kids a chance to see themselves represented in comics!

What can YOU do to help?

FAQ:

Indigenous people are chronically underrepresented in media generally, but especially in comics. In the past, when we did have any representation at all, it was often full of harmful stereotypes and not written by anyone Indigenous. Indiginerds, along with other Native-led publications, is an important platform for Native folks to tell OUR stories. It’s also an accessible way for non-Indigenous people to learn about our culture. But, because of the institutional barriers in our way, we don't have the same reach as "mainstream" comics. 

Why is THIS collection so important?

Most of the stories about Indigenous people are all focused on two things: current grief and the tragedies of the past. Native culture is living, vibrant and evolving, and generations of Indigenous kids have grown up watching the same movies and tv shows that non-Indigenous folks have. Indiginerds is unique in that it features joyful stories of Indigenous people living in a way that blends modern pop culture with traditional cultural knowledge. 

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. The Department of the Interior website says "It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation." This means learning both about the history of colonization, as well as the ways in which Native people live and thrive today.