Synopsis
The Western Frontier is arguably one of the most widely misrepresented histories, rife with inaccuracies and stereotypes. Black Mi’kmaq and Anishinaabe author Tristan Jones powerfully and critically reimagines and reclaims a historical retelling of the Frontier. With a focus on the historically missing Indigenous narrative, Jones manages the enormous feat of creating a link to the past while setting a path forward for the future. Lavishly illustrated by master sequential artist Alexander Bumbulut, The Forgotten Frontier should be on everyone’s reading list.
About the Author
Tristan Jones was born in Toronto, Canada, and is a multiracial Indigenous person of Black Mi’kmaq heritage and Anishinaabe ancestry. Having obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature from Toronto Metropolitan University. Out of a desire to study and write about Indigenous culture, he chose to focus his efforts on re-contextualizing the western genre with his debut work, The Forgotten Frontier.