New book looks at Indigenous media’s influence in shaping culture

In a new publication from the University of Oklahoma Press, volume editors Cristina L. Azocar and Meta G. Carstarphen “showcase the diversity and resilience of Indigenous storytelling in today’s media context,” according to a press release from the publisher.

The newly released “Storytelling Sovereignty” builds upon the 2012 book “American Indians and the Mass Media” with new insight from a wide array of practitioners involved in shaping today’s stories from Indian Country. The book brims with perspectives provided by academics, journalists, film industry professionals and even rappers. 

Through an editorial focus on newsgathering, multimedia representation and cultural influence, the book “helps readers not only understand Indigenous-produced media but also why it is so vital.”