Johnnie Jae, Author at Red Pop! News

Searching for Bigfoot, Finding Ourselves: The Deeper Message of Guardian of the Land

“Guardian of the Land” brings viewers into a world where Bigfoot is not a monster or mystery to solve, but a relative that teaches responsibility, restraint, and respect. In this short film produced by OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) as part of their Oregon Experience series,

December 14, 2025

3 mins read

From Hate to Healing: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Delivers Community Grants After Thanksgiving Week Vandalism

Thanksgiving week on I-10 brought an ugly reminder of how hate tries to make itself seen. Drivers near Yamaava Resort and Casino saw graffiti targeting the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, an act that attempted to overshadow the season with bitterness. But

December 12, 2025

1 min read

Indigenous Cinema Alliance Announces 2026 Membership, Market Strategy, and Fellowship Cohort

The Indigenous Cinema Alliance is stepping into 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose. Its global network is growing stronger, and this coming year brings returning partners and new members from Aotearoa. There is also a shift in market strategy and a

December 11, 2025

2 mins read

Ways of My Ancestors Brings Indigenous Presence Back to Boston’s Historic Center

Boston is entering its 250th year with a truth that can no longer be pushed aside. The city is making room for the people whose histories shape this land, even when those histories were ignored or rewritten. On November 15, 2025, the

November 26, 2025

3 mins read

The Heart of Kiowa Storytelling in Modern Horror | An Interview with Cary Thomas Cody

There are storytellers whose voice quiets a campfire, whose stories pull people in with that familiar mix of laughter, fear, and truth that only grows out of community. Cary Thomas Cody is one of those storytellers. Long before he ever stepped behind

November 23, 2025

7 mins read

Inside Spirit Plate: Indigenous Cooking, Ceremony, and the Land That Connects Us

Spirit Plate is not just another cooking show centered on celebrity or competition. It’s centered on the ways food connects us to who we are and where we come from. It’s about the stories and relationships that emerge from the meals we

November 13, 2025

4 mins read

Jim Thorpe’s Legacy Lives On Through Dickinson’s New Center for Native Futures

Just beyond the grounds of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, Dickinson College’s dedication of the Jim Thorpe Center for the Futures of Native Peoples marks a turning point in how the history of the land is remembered. For generations, the Carlisle school

November 4, 2025

1 min read

Legend Hunterz Premiere Draws Thousands with Bigfoot in Oklahoma

The world premiere of Legend Hunterz: Bigfoot in Oklahoma brought more than 100 supporters together at the College of the Muscogee Nation to celebrate a new chapter in Indigenous storytelling and cryptid investigation. Within twenty-four hours of its online release, the episode

November 1, 2025

2 mins read

13 Must-Read Indigenous Horror Books That Will Haunt You Long After the Last Page

Indigenous horror may seem new to many, but it is ancient. It is born from stories that carry lessons, warnings, and survival through generations. What is new is seeing those stories retake their rightful space in the contemporary horror landscape. From generational

October 30, 2025

8 mins read

Cherie Dimaline Honored with 2025 NSK Neustadt Prize for Her Impact on Indigenous Storytelling

World Literature Today has announced that celebrated Métis author Cherie Dimaline has been awarded the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, one of the most distinguished international honors in its field. Dimaline has long been a force in Indigenous

October 29, 2025

1 min read