boozhoo, asiniiwiikwe indizhinikaaz.

hello, my name is asiniiwikwe, a.k.a. ashley fairbanks.

who am i?

I am an Anishinaabe storyteller, artist, narrative consultant, and brand designer. I am from Minnesota, but live in Yanaguana, or San Antonio, Texas.

I think good stories can change the world, and I am always working to prove it.

things i do

  • design & creative direction

    i create brands and websites for causes, candidates, nonprofits, and both electoral and issue campaigns.

  • narrative & digital

    i like helping people figure out how to tell impactful stories, on and off the internet

  • writing

    i write for myself, for candidates, for large and small publications, and just to keep my sanity. my first book This Land comes out in August 2024

  • video

    i work with an amazing team at Linebreak Media, where we produce content that moves people.

  • art

    i do large and small scale installations, street art, art for movements and actions, and i’m learning to paint landscapes in my free time.

  • live

    i try to be intentional and live my life in a way that centers building community, expanding my perspectives. i love to knit, read, bake bread, and play