The Forgotten Frontier by Tristan Jones, illustrated by Alexander Bumbulut
CBC Books | Posted: September 11, 2024 6:24 PM | Last Updated: September 11
A historical fiction graphic novel about the Western Frontier told from an Indigenous perspective
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.
Tristan Jones is a Toronto-based writer of Black Mi'kmaq heritage and Anishinaabe ancestry. The Forgotten Frontier is his debut book.
Alexander Bumbulut is an illustrator, graphic designer and painter based in Germany.