Duke redbird biography
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DUNN, Marty. Red on White : The Biography of Duke Redbird. Toronto : New Press, Pp (6),,(2). Illustrated. 4to, red cloth, gilt lettering tospine. "Marty Dunn is a 31 year old Toronto-bred multi-media artist and wr iter. graduate of Journalism at Ryerson Institute, he worked as a photographer-reporter for the Windsor Star and the Toronto Telegram, an experience that convinced him that there had to be something better. He explored the new life-styles developing in the early Yorkville village of the late fiftiesand early sixties before moving to Vancouver where he spent six years deve loping collage techniques with acrylics. After a few showings of his work in small galleries and an unsuccessful application to the Canada Council, hereturned to Toronto where he teamed up with Duke Redbird to write a film t reatment for the National Film Board on the life of Tecumtha—the Pawnee Indian Chief who changed history in the War of —and several scripts for CBC rad/o. Red on White was designed by the author as a marriage between the lineal, print-oriented world of the book and the svnchronistic mosaic of the collage. All of the collages in the book were created by tfte author." (from the dj). Name stamp, else very good in edgeworn, unclipped dustjacket.
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Dr. Duke Redbird
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Dr. Duke Redbird
Cultural Knowledge Keeper for YPT
Dr. Duke Redbird is an Indigenous intellectual, poet, painter, broadcaster, filmmaker and orator. He brings his breadth of cultural knowledge and artistic practice to the benefit of a global audience. Dr. Redbird is instrumental in the implementation of innovative multimedia technologies, bringing an Indigenous approach to arts education that is rooted in his pioneering work at OCAD University. His legacy stretches far beyond his work in Canada. His art has been exhibited and his poetry has been published and translated in anthologies around the world.
Dr. Redbird has been described as a multifaceted artist, practicing across a number of disciplines including literature, painting, theatre, cinema and most recently rap poetry. A well known broadcaster and television personality, he is in demand as a public speaker in university, community college and elementary school settings. He delivers a unique perspective from his heritage that is both a positive and optimistic alternative to how we view our universe in the 21st century. In , Dr. Redbird was honored by the Indigenous community of Toronto and recognized as an Urban Elder and Wisdom Keeper. In this capacity, Duke&#;s presentation is a message of inspiration, hope and vi