Xbox Celebrates Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Acknowledges their Cultural Importance with Artisan Designed Controllers World’s Edge/Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Focuses on Authentic Indigenous RepresentationĪs part of the celebration of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Age of Empires team have written a blog to highlight our Native American and First Nations consultants and discuss the work that went into improving representation in game. We hope these immersive learning experiences inspire creators, educators, and students to explore Indigenous history, culture, and people.
In honor of the more than 476 million Indigenous peoples currently living in 90 countries across the world (roughly 6 percent of the global population), today we celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by highlighting Minecraft creators and content centering on Indigenous cultures around the world. Sustaining this valuable knowledge for current and future generations to learn from, connect with, and celebrate will help us all create a more equitable and inclusive world. It is paramount that we continue to share and build awareness for the stories, communities, and political characteristics of these cultures. Indigenous peoples around the world continue to be critical stewards of knowledge, language, culture, and unique ways of relating to people, animals, and the environment. Minecraft: Education Edition: Celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with Minecraft Learn more about some of the ways that Xbox is celebrating and how you can get involved below: We invite you to join us in this global celebration of community and culture. Dan Walker, co-lead of Indigenous at Microsoft, has provided us with a beautiful Māori whakataukī (proverb) that acknowledges the groundwork that we must do to allow our Indigenous people to flourish: “Mā te hururu, ka rere ai te manu – adorn the bird with beautiful feathers so it may fly strong and true.” Recent events remind us of the importance of honoring and preserving Indigenous peoples and cultures around the world who so richly deserve to be celebrated and brought to the forefront of social consciousness. This employee resource group “strives to honor, share and celebrate Indigenous cultures within and beyond Microsoft, while shaping inclusive technology to empower future generations.” It has been a wonderful place to gather and support our community of Indigenous people, who exist in over 90 countries, some officially recognized and some still fighting for that recognition. Last year, Microsoft created its newest employee resource group, Indigenous at Microsoft. While this is only one day out of the year, we are committing to uplifting and supporting Indigenous communities through meaningful partnerships, initiatives, as well as increased awareness and representation. Today, for the first time, Xbox is recognizing International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with celebrations all over the globe. I am also writing as a descendant of the Karuk people, whom I honor with this tribute and with the work that I do.
I pay respect to the Elders and extend that respect to their descendants, who have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial. I want to begin International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by respectfully acknowledging that I am writing from the ancestral homeland of the Duwamish and Coastal Salish peoples.
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