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
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design & creative direction
i create brands and websites for causes, candidates, nonprofits, and both electoral and issue campaigns.
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narrative & digital
i like helping people figure out how to tell impactful stories, on and off the internet
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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
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video
i work with an amazing team at Linebreak Media, where we produce content that moves people.
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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.
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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